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City manager outlines field-house lease–leaseback and multi-step pool replacement planning

Ellensburg City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

City Manager Heidi Baron updated council on recreation planning: the field-house RFQ produced one respondent and staff are developing funding/lease scenarios; the pool replacement will proceed in phases, starting with a reuse/feasibility study and expanded community outreach to identify needs and funding options.

City Manager Heidi Baron used the manager’s report on Feb. 17 to preview upcoming recreation items, including a lease–leaseback approach for a proposed field house at Rotary Park and a multi-step process for pool replacement and reuse.

Baron said the field-house RFQ produced a single respondent; staff are preparing a letter of…

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