Groundbreaking for the new Snoqualmie Community Center is scheduled to begin in April 2011 with estimated completion in early October 2011. Upon completion, the community center will be maintained and operated by the Y of Greater Seattle (formerly YMCA of Greater Seattle).
Following a public request for proposals for a development team to finance, design, construct, and equip the center, an evaluation panel recommended the development team of Wallace Properties, Lance Mueller & Associates (LMA), and GLY Construction. They were awarded the project.
The development team will hold a public meeting on August 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 SE River Street.
At the meeting Mayor Matt Larson will provide a brief history of the planning of the community center. The development team will present an overview of their proposal and gather input from participants about the design of the new facility and preferences for programming. Design illustrations will be on display.
About the New Community Center/Y
The development team proposed a facility of 11,895 square feet. The design includes a gym (3,700 square feet), a cardiovascular workout room (2,100 square feet), four multi-purpose rooms (one with a kitchenette), and family changing rooms with showers.
The budget for the center – including all permitting, pre-construction work, and equipment – is slightly lower than $4 million. The funds are provided by developer mitigation fees designated to be used specifically for a community center, Snoqualmie Tribe casino impact fees, and City of Snoqualmie real estate excise tax from the sale of homes. The construction and operation will not require additional taxes. In March 2010, the City Council approved a maintenance and operations agreement with the Y of Greater Seattle to operate the center at no cost to the City in return for use of the City's facility.
More Information
For more information about the proposal, please visit the City's website at www.cityofsnoqualmie.org; click ‘City Projects | Snoqualmie Community Center’. The development team proposals, site and facility illustrations, current FAQs, and many more reference documents are posted on the website.
The city of Snoqualmie celebrates its railroad and logging history with music, street dances, train rides, a parade and festival this weekend at Railroad Days, hosted by Northwest Railway Museum. 
