Thursday, September 1, 2022

Apply to EPD's Reserve Officer Program

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a police officer? Do you want to serve your community? Join the Ellensburg Police Department and become a Reserve Police Officer.

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Affordable Housing Updates

• At the August 15 meeting, the City Council voted to surplus the Whitfield Triangle property to the residential market. The proceeds from the sale will be used to fund improvements to Reed Park.

• One of the goals identified in the City's Housing Action Plan is to partner to create a demonstration of cottage housing in the City. At the same meeting the City Council also voted to surplus the Catherine Park property to be developed as cottage housing for an affordable housing project. The Affordable Housing Commission will announce the opportunity to develop surplus property soon.

• The Stuart Meadows groundbreaking ceremony is set for 10 a.m. September 15 at 113 W. Bender Road. Habitat for Humanity will develop 18 units of affordable housing on the 3-acre property, built out in three phases. The City donated the surplus property and $765,000 in affordable housing sales tax funds to the project. 

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Coffee With City Council

Stop by Winegar's (by Jerrol's), 111 E. University Way, for a cup and conversation with two members of the City Council from 9-11 a.m. on September 16.

We Need You! Join A City Board Or Commission

Help make a difference in your community and apply to join a City commission! Apply by September 21, 2022. Current vacancies:

• Affordable Housing Commission (1 vacancy)
• Arts Commission (2 vacancies)
• Environmental Commission (1 vacancy)
• Landmarks and Design Commission (1 vacancy - professional)
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (2 vacancies - 1 hotelier/1 receiver)
• Planning Commission (1 vacancy)
• Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (2 vacancies)

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Fall Cleanup Days

Fall Cleanup Days are coming this October! Ellensburg residents who are also Waste Management customers can participate in Fall Cleanup Days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 1-8, 2022, at the Ellensburg Transfer Station at 1001 S. Industrial Way. Look for a card from Waste Management in your mailbox this month. The card will allow you to take one trip to the Transfer Station to dispose of household garbage and yard waste.

Waste Management customers within City limits who are unable to take garbage to the transfer station because of disability can request curbside collection of extra garbage during Cleanup Days. All appointments must be scheduled 72 hours in advance, and waste must be placed at the curb on the day of pickup. Call the City of Ellensburg at 509-962-7230 to schedule.

Did You Know?

Did you know Ellensburg became the first community in the State of Washington to be designated as a Tree City USA in 1983?

Save The Date

First Friday Art Walk 9/2

Join the Ellensburg Arts Commission, artists, and downtown venues for First Friday Art Walk from 5-7 p.m.

City Facilities Closed 9/5

City facilities will be closed on Monday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday.

City Council Study Session & Regular Meeting 9/6

The City Council study session and meeting have been moved to Tuesday, September 6 due to the holiday.

Nature Poetry Walk 9/11

Join a contemplative morning experience of reading, writing, and making art offered by Ellensburg Poet Laureate Marie Marchand and NW Expressive Arts Response Executive Director Nan Doolittle from 9-11 a.m. at Olmstead Place State Park. RSVP to Marie: Marie@mishiepoet.com.

Pool Closure Through 9/11

The Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool will be closed through September 11 for annual maintenance and cleaning. The pool will reopen on September 12 with a new fall schedule.

Special Council Meeting 9/12

The Ellensburg City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, September 12 to interview candidates for the City Council vacancy.

Coffee With City Council 9/16

Stop by Winegar's (at Jerrol's) for a cup and conversation from 9-11 a.m. 

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