City of Cle Elum

Heart of the Cascades

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Public Notice – the City is now accepting comments on proposed revisions to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Official Zoning Map (OZM). Written comments may be submitted until September 14th, and direct testimony may be presented to the City Planning Commission at their September 7th and September 21st meetings. CLICK HERE for details.

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Updated September 17, 2021: The City Development Review Team is now reviewing the comments received during the extended Notice of Application comment period for the proposed modifications to the Bullfrog UGA Master Site Plan and Development Agreement. These comments are a part of the Official Record for this project and have been shared with the Project Sponsor for their consideration. Comments will be made available online on Sept. 27, 2021.

Did you know? Sun Communities is currently displaying models of the manufactured homes proposed for the 47 Degrees North project at 4240 Bullfrog Road near the School District Administration Building! 

UPPER KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (RecreationUKC.org) is conducting a feasibility study and survey for residents. See Flyer for details.

**News & announcements include project updates that have occurred within the past 45 days. For For other project updates, please see the Planning Department page or individual department pages. Click here for public notices.**

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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

2021 Consumer Confidence Report
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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.