HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-2025 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Zoom and City Hall, 271 9th St NE, East Wenatchee, WA
City of East Wenatchee Council Meeting Minutes 10-07-2025
1.CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff called the East Wenatchee City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Hepner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Stimmel, Councilmember Arnold, Councilmember Castellente,
Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Hepner.
4.COUNCILMEMBER DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No Councilmembers indicated conflicts with any of the items on the agenda.
5.CONSENT AGENDA
a.Approval Voucher Report, Checks: 62291 - 62377, in the amount of $418,313.52.
b.Approval of 09-16-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.
c.Approval of 09-18-2025 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes.
d.August 2025 Payroll Certifications.
Motion by Councilmember Castellente to approve the agenda, vouchers, payroll
certification and minutes as presented. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
6.CITIZEN COMMENTS
Nathan Scott, resident of East Wenatchee.
Dylan Scott, resident of East Wenatchee.
7.PRESENTATIONS
a.Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff read the Public Power Week, the Value of Hydropower,
and the Innovation of Renewable Hydrogen Proclamation. Douglas County PUD’s
General Manager, Gary Ivory, was present to receive the proclamation and
provided and provided an update on the organization’s first Hydrogen Powered
Plant.
b.Friends of Eastmont Parks Sally Brawley presented a PowerPoint Presentation on
the Eastmont Parks and Recreation Levy Lid Lift. Please see attachment A.
Comments provided by Councilmember Stimmel, Councilmember Arnold, and
Councilmember Johnson.
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8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works Director Garren Melton presented Resolution 2025-42, Interlocal
Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and the East Wenatchee Water
District for utility work on the Valley Mall Parkway Overlay Project; City Project No.
2025-01.
Comments provided by Councilmember Arnold.
Motion by Councilmember Hepner to approve Resolution 2025-42 authorizing
Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the East
Wenatchee Water District associated with the Valley Mall Parkway Overlay Project;
City Project No. 2025-01. Councilmember Arnold seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
b. Public Works Director Garren Melton presented Resolution 2025-43, Engineering
Cost Reimbursement Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and NPS RE
OF WENATCHEE LLC.
Comments provided by Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Arnold.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson to approve Resolution 2025-43 authorizing
Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff to execute an Engineering Cost Reimbursement Agreement
between the City of East Wenatchee and NPS RE OF WENATCHEE LLC for an
engineering analysis that would evaluate the feasibility of a Public - Private
partnership to redevelop land currently serving a City Stormwater Facility; City
Project No. 2025-08. Councilmember Hepner seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
c. Public Works Director Garren Melton presented Resolution 2025-44, Task
Authorization Number 11 – 3rd Street SE Stormwater Pond Evaluation; City Project
No. 2025-08.
Motion by Councilmember Hepner to approve Resolution 2025-44 authorizing
Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff to execute Task Authorization Number 11 with RH2
Engineering to evaluate the feasibility of modifications to the 3rd St SE stormwater
pond; City Project No. 2025-08. Councilmember Castellente seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff reminded the Council of the upcoming Budget Workshop
scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
b. Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff reminded the Council that redline suggestions for the Banner
policy are due to the City Clerk by end of day Thursday, October 9, 2025.
c. Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff reported that the next regular Council meeting would be help on
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Eastmont Junior High Auditorium.
d. Councilmember Hepner, as City Representative for Link Transit, reported that the
rescheduling of their meeting occurred due to the internet outage that took place on
October 6, 2025. The meeting was rescheduled to October 15, 2025.
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e. Mayor Pro Tem Magdoff, as City Representative for the City of Wenatchee and Chelan
County Housing Authority, provided an update on the organization and the impacts of the
federal government shutdown.
10. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 0 6:52 p.m.
Shayne Magdoff, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Anna Laura Leon, City Clerk
Shayne L Magdoff (Nov 28, 2025 11:26:30 PST)
Shayne L Magdoff
EMPD’s Levy Rate is Far Below
Average
EMPD’s current levy rate: $0.15854 per $1,000
assessed value.
State average for metro park districts: $0.36235
EMPD ranks 4th lowest out of 19 park districts in
Washington.
The max allowed is $0.75 per $1,000—EMPD’s
proposal is still far below this.
EXHIBIT A
Proposed
Levy Lid
Lift Details
Proposed increase: $0.07 per
$1,000 of assessed value.
Impact on homeowners:
•$7/year per $100,000 AV
•$35/year for a $500,000
home
10-Year Revenue Impact:
~$5.8 million in funding for
park improvements.
EXHIBIT A
Why the Levy Matters Over
Time
With a lid
lift:
•EMPD can
stay ahead
of inflation
longer and
sustain
services
through the
next
decade.
Revenue (2025 $)
EXHIBIT A
Levy Rate
Forecast
Tax Year No Lid Lift $0.07 Lid Lift
2025 0.158541$ 0.158541$
2026 0.154323$ 0.154323$
2027 0.150084$ 0.220084$
2028 0.146131$ 0.214476$
2029 0.142491$ 0.209133$
2030 0.138732$ 0.203617$
2031 0.135074$ 0.198248$
2032 0.131435$ 0.192907$
2033 0.127890$ 0.187704$
2034 0.124439$ 0.182639$
2035 0.121081$ 0.177711$
2036 0.117735$ 0.172800$
2037 0.114481$ 0.168024$
2038 0.111317$ 0.163380$
2039 0.108241$ 0.158865$
2040 0.105246$ 0.154470$
2041 0.102335$ 0.150196$
2042 0.099503$ 0.146041$
2043 0.096751$ 0.142000$
2044 0.094074$ 0.138072$
2045 0.091471$ 0.134252$
2046 0.088940$ 0.130538$
2047 0.086480$ 0.126926$
2048 0.084085$ 0.123411$
2049 0.081756$ 0.119993$
2050 0.079492$ 0.116670$
EXHIBIT A
What the
Levy Will
Support
Full staffing to maintain
services
Upgraded maintenance
equipment
Security lighting & restrooms
in all parks
Splashpad shelter & pool
improvements
Sports courts, pathways, and
parking upgrades
Potential for park expansion
and growth
EXHIBIT A
What’s at Stake if It Fails
Possible closure of the Eastmont Aquatic
Center (impacting schools, swim programs,
fire dept., public use)
Closure of splashpad
Reduced park services and community
programs
EXHIBIT A
Help Us
Invest in
the
Future
of Our
Parks
Your vote ensures safe, welcoming parks for today—and tomorrow.
Thank you for being part
of the Eastmont
community.
EXHIBIT A
10-07-2025 City Council Minutes
Final Audit Report 2025-11-28
Created:2025-11-26
By:City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAA7LeboDYwSQA5J679vFG12NcOJ9KsIoiU
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