The Ellensburg City Council meeting on June 2, 2025, focused on a significant rezone request that could reshape local development. The council discussed the recommendation from the hearing examiner to approve the rezone request P25-017, which seeks to change the designation from light industrial to regional center mixed use.

During the open record hearing held on May 13, 2025, community development staff and legal representatives for the applicant provided testimony. Notably, no public comments were made during the hearing. The staff recommended that the city council approve the rezone request and conduct the first reading of Ordinance 4963.

Quentin Bacher, the legal representative for the applicant, TAJ LLC, participated in the meeting, confirming that he had no additional comments beyond the staff report. He acknowledged the planning department's efforts in the process.

The council's decision on this rezone request is expected to have implications for future development in Ellensburg, potentially allowing for a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces in the area currently designated for light industrial use. The council will continue to deliberate on this matter in upcoming sessions.