HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-2026 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Zoom and City Hall, 271 9th St NE, East Wenatchee, WA
City of East Wenatchee Council Meeting Minutes 02-17-2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Crawford called the East Wenatchee City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Harrison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Stimmel , Councilmember Arnold, Councilmember Harrison,
Councilmember Castellente, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Hepner (Zoom).
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: 64944 - 64987, in the amount of $298,708.72.
b. Approval of 02-03-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson to approve agreements, vouchers, and minutes as
presented. Councilmember Arnold seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency potential litigation to
which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to
become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse
legal or financial consequence to the agency RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
Motion by Councilmember Castellente to meet in executive session for a time period not
to exceed 10 minutes (6:13) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency
potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an
official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the
discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
At 6:13 p.m. the City Clerk announced additional time was needed and the Executive
Session was extended for an additional 2 minutes (until 6:15 p.m.)
Council adjourned the executive session at 6:15 p.m.
No action was taken in executive session.
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8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Motion by Councilmember Johnson authorizing Mayor Crawford to execute a Stay
of Litigation Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and the Upper
Columbia Irrigation District for utility work associated with the 5th Street NE
Improvements Project. Councilmember Castellente seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
b. Events Director Trina Elmes presented the East Wenatchee Event Board Funding
recommendation for Lodging Tax funds for the Eastmont Metro Park District’s
Eastmont Winter Classic AAU Basketball Tournament, February 20-22, 2026.
Motion by Councilmember Harrison authorizing Mayor Crawford to execute an
agreement with Eastmont Metro Park District for an amount not to exceed $7,000
for the Eastmont Winter Classic as presented in Exhibit 3, and as recommended by
the East Wenatchee Board. Councilmember Stimmel seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
c. Events Director Trina Elmes presented the East Wenatchee Event Board Funding
recommendation for Lodging Tax funds for Mission Ridge Ski Education Foundation’s
U14 Super G Series, March 6-9, 2026.
Motion by Councilmember Stimmel authorizing Mayor Crawford to execute an
agreement with Mission Ridge Ski Education Foundation for an amount not to
exceed $5,000, for U14 Super G Series as recommended by the East Wenatchee
Events Board and as presented in Exhibit 3. Councilmember Johnson seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
d. Events Director Trina Elmes presented the East Wenatchee Event Board Funding
recommendation for Lodging Tax funds for the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation
WA State Winter Games, February 27-March 1, 2026. – Trina Elmes, Events
Director/PIO.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson authorizing Mayor Crawford to execute an
agreement with Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation for an amount not to exceed
$20,000 for the Special Olympics WA State Winter Games as recommended by the
East Wenatchee Events Board as presented in Exhibit 3. Councilmember Arnold
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
e. Public Works Director Garren Melton presented Resolution 2026-06, East Wenatchee
Water District Interlocal Agreement for Utility Work associated with the 5th Street NE
Improvements Project; City Project No. 2024-01.
Motion by Councilmember Harrison to approve Resolution 2026-06 authorizing
Mayor Crawford to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the East Wenatchee
Water District for utility work associated with the 5th Street NE Improvements
Project as presented in Exhibit A. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
City of East Wenatchee Council Meeting Minutes 02-17-2026
9. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. Mayor Crawford reported the City of East Wenatchee met its Wellness City
requirements, resulting in a 2% insurance premium discount for 2027 due to staff
participation in wellness activities.
b. Mayor Crawford reminded the Council of the Workshop scheduled for Thursday,
February 19, 2026.
c. Mayor Crawford invited Councilmembers to attend the Special Olympics Opening
Ceremony on February 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at the Town Toyota Center.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Councilmember Castellente announced he had attended two Connexion events,
hosted by businesses in the City of East Wenatchee.
b. Councilmember Hepner provided an update on the proposed legislation regarding
Flock Cameras.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 06:45 p.m.
Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor
Attest:
Anna Laura Leon, City Clerk
Jerrilea Crawford (Mar 4, 2026 13:02:38 PST)
Jerrilea Crawford
1. 02-17-2026 City Council Minutes
Final Audit Report 2026-03-04
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By:City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov)
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