City of Cle Elum

Heart of the Cascades

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City News & Announcements:

Burn Ban is NO Longer in effect as of 9/25/2023

Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – Columbia Ave Extension

Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization

 

Fall Cleanup this September – pick up vouchers at City Hall starting 9/1/23

Brush Recycling Event also in September – no voucher needed, must be city resident

 

 

Planning Department Updates:

AUGUST 24, 2023 – The comments submitted to the City for the preliminary plat application for 47 North are now available for review, CLICK HERE.

JULY 20, 2023 – The City has issued a Notice of Application for the Sun 47 North Preliminary Plat application submitted by Sun Communities. Comments on this preliminary plat application may be submitted through Monday August 21, 2023. Please note that comments recently submitted on the proposed Modifications to the approved Master Site Plan and Development Agreement as well as the SEIS Addendum will be included as a part of the Official Record for the preliminary plat application as well. For more information CLICK HERE.

JULY 6, 2023 – The comments submitted to the City on the application proposing to modify the Bullfrog Urban Growth Area Master Site Plan and Development Agreement are available for review, CLICK HERE

JULY 5, 2023 – The city has issued a Special Use Permit authorizing the continued display of five model homes at 4240 Bullfrog Road through April 30, 2024.  CLICK HERE

MAY 11, 2023 – The City has issued a revised Notice of Application for the 47 Degrees North Project.  CLICK HERE

MARCH 30, 2023 – City Heights Phase 4 Notice of Application

MARCH 22, 2023 – Sun Communities has submitted an application packet that includes proposed modifications to the approved Master Site Plan and the Conditions of Approval in the Bullfrog UGA Development Agreement and associated implementing approvals. CLICK HERE

MARCH 9, 2023 – An Addendum to the Supplemental EIS for the 47* North Major Modification was published today. Click Here

City Heights Planned Mixed Use Development – Phase 3 Preliminary Plat – NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Final Decision – 903 W First

 

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HISTORY The name Cle Elum, which means “swift water” in the language of the Kittitas Indians, was given to a river, a town, and also a beautiful tranquil lake created by the construction of the Cle Elum Dam. Cle Elum was officially incorporated on February 12, 1902. The town was the birthplace of astronaut Dick […]

Museums

Carpenter House Museum; A step over the threshold of the Carpenter House is a step into the past. This marvelous 1914 mansion, with its spacious rooms, tiny alcoves and third-floor ballroom, holds the story of Cle Elum’s first successful banker and his family. High Country Artists shares this historic house, and its art displays provide […]

Outdoors

Work In Progress …. This Page will be linked to all City Parks. In meantime see PARKS in navigation menu at top of home page. Coal Mines Trail:  Following an abandoned mining railway easement, this spectacular trail passes several historic mining sites as it makes its way along Crystal Creek and up to Roslyn, WA. […]

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Water Treatment Plant

This multi-million dollar water plant came on line January 28, 2004. Its purpose is to generate potable water by filtering and processing raw Yakima river and Cle Elum river water. The capacity of this plant currently is 6 million gallons per day with room for expansion to 8 million gallons per day. This water plant serves not only the city of Cle Elum but the Town of South Cle Elum and Suncadia master plan resort area.

Type of Process: Rapid Sand, Direct Filtration, Chlorine Disinfection, Sodium Hydroxide PH Regulation.

DOH Plant Certification: Level 3

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Mayor’s Office

The Mayor is the chief executive and administrative officer of the City, in charge of all departments and employees, with authority to designate department heads subject to Council concurrence. The Mayor presides over all meetings of the City Council, but only has a vote in case of a tie. The Mayor reports to the Council concerning affairs of the City and its financial and other needs and can make recommendations for Council consideration and action. The Mayor directs the preparation of and submits to the Council a proposed budget. The Mayor also has the power to veto ordinances passed by the Council, but a veto may be overridden by five members of the council. The Mayor is the official and ceremonial head of the City and represents the City on ceremonial occasions.