In a recent city council meeting, members unanimously passed Resolution 15, 2024, aimed at enhancing community connections within city limits and the urban growth area. The resolution is part of a broader comprehensive plan that seeks to address urban development and community engagement.

The council also discussed a proposal from a local resident to build an ice rink in Leavenworth. This proposal has sparked controversy due to a previous resolution, 42,012, which the resident interprets as a commitment from the city to provide $500,000 for the project. However, council members clarified that the original resolution pertained to a donation of land, specifically the coal truck parking lot, to the Leavenworth Ski Hill Heritage Foundation, not to the private entity currently seeking support for the ice rink.

Council members expressed concerns about the implications of the previous resolution, noting that the city has generated significant revenue from the parking lot since 2012, making it unlikely that they would consider relinquishing it for the ice rink project. The council agreed that if the resident wishes to pursue the ice rink, they should formally present a new request for support.

The discussion highlighted the importance of clear communication and proper procedures in municipal governance, as well as the need for potential developers to engage with the council directly for future projects.