City staff brief council on comprehensive-plan schedule and public works projects; proclaims Public Works Week

City staff briefed the council on the comprehensive plan update and related schedule, saying planning‑commission hearings, a 60‑day review and SEPA processes will precede final council action.

Staff noted required updates to critical-area regulations and cited state housing law changes that will be incorporated into the update. "There will be multiple opportunities for the public to engage on the various chapters," staff said, and draft chapters are posted on the city’s website for review.

Public works reported project status updates: the SR 150 sewer project is slightly behind schedule (estimated completion mid‑June), Sonra Street construction work is progressing in phases, and the Lakeside Trail is substantially complete with only minor items remaining. Staff highlighted a partnership with Chelan High School’s construction‑technology class that visited the SR 150 worksite.

The council adopted a proclamation designating May 17–23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in Chelan and thanked staff for the ongoing infrastructure work.

Why it matters: The comprehensive plan and related code updates set policy for housing, critical areas and redevelopment; the project updates affect traffic, utilities and planned construction disruptions during the upcoming construction season.

Next steps: Staff will schedule public hearings with the planning commission, continue SEPA review, and bring recommendations to council for formal action; project schedules will be updated publicly as milestones are reached.

Ending: Council members thanked staff and encouraged community participation in the plan update and public‑facing public-works events.