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Owner of Animal House Sober Club says funding cuts force move; fundraiser set for March 14

Bellevue City Council · February 23, 2026
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Summary

Robert Steel, Treasurer and acting President of the Animal House Sober Club, told the council funding cuts require the group to relocate meetings to St. Paul's Episcopal Church starting March 1; he announced a fundraiser on March 14.

Robert Steel, Treasurer and acting President of the Animal House Sober Club, addressed council during the public-comment period to report that funding for the group has been cut and that the club will move regular meetings from 206 ½ West Main Street to St. Paul's Episcopal Church beginning March 1. Steel said the organization, which operates seven days a week as an addiction resource center, is restructuring and will hold a “Sober St. Paddy’s Day” fundraiser on March 14 at 7:00 p.m. with a guest speaker; tickets will be available soon.

President Ronald Smith thanked Steel for the organization’s contributions to the community. No council action was taken on the comment; the item was recorded as public comment and a recognition.