The Bellevue City Council meeting on June 11, 2025, was marked by a mix of celebrations, city updates, and public concerns. The council honored long-time community figure Tony Miller with a moment of silence and proclaimed June 11 as “Carol Schoulthies Day,” recognizing her more than 50 years of service as the city’s first councilwoman. Extensive updates were shared on ongoing infrastructure projects, with City Engineer Mike Yeager reporting over $5 million in grant funding secured for sidewalks, bridges, and street repairs. The mayor and council also responded at length to public criticisms and misinformation circulating on social media, especially regarding city expenditures, and employee compensation. Public comment focused heavily on concerns from small business owners over perceived favoritism, communication breakdowns, and calls for change in marketing leadership—though a contract renewal for the marketing services provider was ultimately approved by a 5–1 vote. The meeting also introduced new staff, including incoming assistant administrator Sam Shelton, and covered departmental reports from public services, fire, and code enforcement. Despite tensions, the council emphasized continued progress on budget implementation, public works, and grant-funded improvements. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and may not capture all meeting nuances or discussions.
Minutes of Regular Meeting May 14, 2025 Minutes of Special Meeting May 27, 2025
A. Bellevue's' Bucket List - Full list of events available on our Facebook page. B. Second Saturday Concert, June 14th - Fast Forward, 7:00-9:30 pm C. City-wide Yard Sale, June 28th
A proclamation recognizing and celebrating Carol Schoulthies.
Mike Yeager, Compass Infrastructure Group
An ordinance levying and assessing ad valorem taxes for the general fund and municipal purposes for the City of Bellevue, for fiscal year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, of all motor vehicles assessed within the City and setting the tax rate at .385 per $100.00 valuation
Amending and updating the annual classification and compensation plan of the City of Bellevue.
A proclamation declaring June Homeownership Month in the City of Bellevue.
An order reappointing Jeff Sharp as a member to the City of Bellevue Code Enforcement Board.
An order reappointing Steve Southwick as a member to the City of Bellevue Code Enforcement Board.
An order approving an agreement between the City of Bellevue and Melissa Morandi for marketing and communications services.