09.22.2026 Study Session

City of Leavenworth study session (meeting metadata lists October 13, 2026; the title reads “09.22.2026 Study Session”). The council discussed a revised approach to the downtown parking garage and retaining walls after prior estimates placed the larger project at about $45 million. Staff proposed a roughly $200,000 professional-services work order with ARC Architects for a feasibility study of a reduced, phased project, including retaining-wall replacement and possible below-grade parking designed to accommodate future development. The existing $45 million design work was paused. Council members discussed the study’s scope, timeline, and the need to preserve options for future mixed-use development; the transcript indicates a motion to add an authorization item to the agenda, but does not capture a vote or approval of the agreement.

The Leavenworth Winter Sports Club asked about a permanent snowmaking pump connection and a possible structure on city property, citing current trailer costs of about $2,200 per month and a $13,000 water bill for the season. The club said it would seek grants for capital costs. Council members raised questions about leasing, water-use limits, code changes, and protecting city water needs; staff and council discussed further review, but no authorization or funding decision is recorded. The council also discussed whether to shift the timing of the community block party, with no procurement action identified for that item.