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Ellensburg council approves annexation first reading, adopts commission changes and signs off on gas-system study
Summary
At its meeting, the Ellensburg City Council approved a first reading to annex an 8-acre parcel for light-industrial use, adopted code changes renaming the city’s DEI commission, authorized a six‑year natural gas system study, and conducted first reading of proposed electric rate adjustments.
The Ellensburg City Council on April 8 moved forward on several agenda items affecting land use, municipal utilities and internal staffing.
Council conducted a public hearing and performed first reading of Ordinance 4985 to annex parcel 631033 (an ~8-acre site at 1830 Highway 97) submitted under the 60% petition method; planning staff recommended annexation and concurrent Light Industrial zoning after the planning commission’s recommendation. No public testimony was offered during the hearing and council approved the motion to proceed with first reading.
On a separate item, council adopted Ordinance 4982 on second reading to rename and revise the city code chapter 1.88 governing the city’s Diversity,…
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