Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Community Garden Moves To Wippel Park In 2023

Over the next few months, the Downtown Community Garden will be relocated to Wippel Park in West Ellensburg. City Council approved the move and the addition of a public pollinator garden to Wippel Park at the January 17 City Council meeting.

The changes at Wippel Park will create a unique park experience for our community—providing much needed opportunities for people to grow their own food, as well as serving our natural environment by growing specific nectar and pollen-producing plants, in a way that attracts pollinating insects. The pollinator garden is a partnership with the Ellensburg Morning Rotary Club.

In October 2021 the City Council declared the downtown community garden property at First Avenue and Pine Street as surplus to be used for affordable housing. A private developer, Stalder Interests, is under contract to acquire the land and has plans to build 57 units of affordable housing.

Water Tower Will Receive Mural

The Ellensburg Rodeo has been an integral part of our community. The Craig's Hill Reservoir will be getting a new look later this year with the installation of a rodeo-themed mural in honor of the Ellensburg Rodeo's 100-year anniversary.

In January, the City Council approved funding for the 40' x 40' mural project. The mural will be installed on the west-facing side of the tower, overlooking the Kittitas Valley Event Center Arena, and is expected to last approximately five years. The goal is for the mural to be completed by July 31.

Craig’s Hill Reservoir - view from the west (above) 

Kittitas County Flood Workshop

The City of Ellensburg is cohosting a workshop to provide landowners with the information and resources to steward the streams that flow through or adjacent to their property.



Thursday, February 23 from 5-7:30 p.m.

Hal Holmes Community Center, 209 N. Ruby St.

Free to attend. Includes refreshments & snacks.

New Proclamation Process

To provide clear and consistent parameters for proclamations, the Ellensburg City Council recently approved new guidelines and revised the process for proclamation submissions. Members of the public or organizations may propose proclamations that meet the following guidelines:

• Proclamation sponsor must be a City resident.
• Proclamations must have city-wide significance and demonstrate relevancy to Ellensburg.
• Proclamations should have a positive message and not promote political, ideological or religious positions.
• Groups or individuals who seek economic benefit by endorsement or for-profit commercial events or endeavors will not be recognized.
• Proclamations are limited to one (1) page of text.
• The City retains the right to modify, edit, or otherwise amend the proposed proclamation to meet its requirements, needs, or policy determinations.
• The Mayor may consult with City Boards, Commissions or other subject matter experts when considering appropriate proclamation language.
• Requests for City Proclamations must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the date the proclamation is desired.  

The application form to request a proclamation can be found on the City website.

Learn more

Coffee With City Council

Stop by Prestige Senior Living Hearthstone, 802 E. Mountain View Ave., for a cup and conversation with two members of the City Council from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8.

We Need You! Join A City Board Or Commission

Help make a difference in your community and apply to join a City advisory board or commission!

Opportunities are available on the following:

• Affordable Housing Commission
• Civil Service Commission
• Environmental Commission
• Landmarks & Design Commission (1 vacancy - professional)
• Library Board
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Parks & Recreation Commission
• Public Transit Advisory Committee
• Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (must be at least 55)
• Utility Advisory Commission

Learn more

Did You Know?

Did you know the Ellensburg Public Library recently turned 113 years old? The Ellensburg Public Library's grand opening was January 20, 1910.

Save The Date

EthicsLab – The Good Life Project 2/7

Feb. 7, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Hal Holmes Community Center

A monthly program that gives Ellensburg community members the opportunity to explore what it means to live well. Each meeting will feature several brief presentations before group discussion and dialogue. Brought to you by the CWU EthicsLab, the Ellensburg Public Library, and the Hal Holmes Community Center. 

Coffee With City Council 2/8

Stop by Prestige Senior Living at Hearthstone for a cup and conversation from 1-3 p.m.

Special Joint City/County Study Session 2/9

The City and County will hold a joint study session at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at City Hall. Streaming available at ECTV Ellensburg - YouTube.

City Facilities Closed 2/20

City facilities will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day.



Kittitas County Flood Workshop 2/23

Learn about steps property owners can take to reduce flood risk at a workshop at Hal Holmes Community Center, starting at 5 p.m.

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