Cascade Locks public meetings in 2020
21 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council met to discuss potential parking meter installations on Wa Na Pa Street and the process for filling a vacant council seat. The meeting also included reports on wastewater loan resolutions and upcoming BPA rate increases.
- Ratification of bills totaling $140,349.61
- Discussion regarding parking restrictions and potential meters on Wa Na Pa Street
- Decision to wait for the newly elected Council to fill the vacancy left by Sara Patrick
- Report on a 60% drop in Transient Room Tax collections for 2020
- Notice of upcoming BPA transmission price increases of approximately 15%
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider extending the local state of emergency through Dec. 31, 2020, and discuss filling a council vacancy left by a resignation. The agenda also includes routine consent items, committee appointments, and reports on city business.
- Ratification of bills totaling $150,840.21
- Resolution No. 1446 extending state of emergency to Dec. 31, 2020
- Discussion on filling City Council vacancy
- Discussion on Martin v. City of Boise
- City Administrator Zimmerman report
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider several action items, including adopting revised Public Works Design and Construction Standards, amending the Community Development Code, and accepting CARES Act funding. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with bill ratification and an OLCC license approval, plus a discussion on parking and fire lane issues.
- Ratification of bills totaling $247,151.99
- Resolution No. 1443 adopting revised Public Works Design and Construction Standards
- First reading of Ordinance No. 453 amending the Community Development Code
- Resolution No. 1444 authorizing CARES funding receipt and expenditures
- Resolution No. 1445 finalizing Water System Improvement Project funding
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of Ordinance No. 453, which amends the Community Development Code to resolve conflicts with the Public Works Design and Construction Standards. The council will also vote on Resolution No. 1443 to adopt the revised standards, and will consider appointments to committees. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes and payment of bills totaling $99,019.12.
- Public hearing on Community Development Code amendments (Ordinance No. 453)
- Resolution No. 1443 adopting revised Public Works Design and Construction Standards
- Ratification of bills totaling $99,019.12
- Appointment to committees
Planning Commission
The Cascade Locks Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Community Development Code (Ordinance No. 453), covering off-street parking, sidewalk requirements, driveway access, and industrial signage. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will hold its own hearing on September 28, 2020. The agenda also includes approval of the January 9, 2020 minutes.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 453: amendments to CDC Sections 8-6.112.020, 8-6.112.050, 8-6.144.050, and 8-6.184.050
- Proposed increase in industrial/commercial wall sign area from 1.5 sq ft per lineal foot (max 50 sq ft) to 8% of primary face and 4% of secondary face, max 250 sq ft per face
- Clarifying off-street parking requirements for commercial, industrial, multifamily, and single-family development
- Sidewalk requirements and widths, and single-family driveway access changes
- Approval of January 9, 2020 minutes
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider several action items, including the second reading of Ordinance No. 452, which would establish a process for addressing chronic nuisance properties, and the appointment of a new Fire Chief. The council will also review an audit engagement letter, approve a wastewater sampler equipment purchase, and consider adopting Invoice Cloud for payments. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a public comment period.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 452 adopting a Chronic Nuisance Process
- Approve appointment of Fire Chief (John Logan)
- Resolution No. 1441 extending the State of Emergency
- Approve wastewater sampler equipment purchase
- Ratify bills totaling $124,332.28
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2020, to consider several action items. They will review a first reading of Ordinance No. 452, which defines and addresses chronic nuisance properties, and will vote on approving a Business Interruption Grant Program. The council will also make appointments to committees and ratify bills totaling $247,555.84.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 452, Defining and Addressing Chronic Nuisance Properties
- Approve Cascade Locks Business Interruption Grant Program
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $247,555.84
- Appointment to Committees
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on several items, including the second reading of an animal control ordinance, a resolution extending the COVID-19 emergency declaration, and resolutions setting cemetery fees and referring them to the November election. The council will also approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes and payment of bills totaling $190,100.19.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 451 (animal licensing and control)
- Resolution No. 1438 extending COVID-19 state of emergency
- Resolution No. 1439 setting cemetery fees
- Resolution No. 1440 referring cemetery fees to November election
- Ratification of bills totaling $190,100.19
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and several action items, including appointments to committees, a resolution supporting a transportation planning grant application, a planning consultant contract amendment, and the first reading of a new animal control ordinance. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a liquor license application for Thunder Island Brewery, and ratification of bills totaling $187,713.01.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 451, animal licensing and regulation, repealing Ordinance No. 233
- Resolution No. 1437 supporting a Transportation Growth Management Grant application
- Planning consultant contract amendment
- Liquor license application for Thunder Island Brewery (601 NW Wa Na Pa)
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $187,713.01
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold a public hearing on state revenue sharing and consider several resolutions, including adopting the FY 2020-2021 municipal budget of $18,897,792, renewing property/liability and workers' compensation insurance, extending the COVID-19 state of emergency, opposing Columbia River Gorge management plan changes, and adopting a cyber security policy. The agenda also includes ratification of bills totaling $96,462.68 and a report on MCEDD business assistance grants.
- Resolution 1431: Adopt FY 2020-2021 budget of $18,897,792
- Resolution 1432: Declare election to receive state revenues
- Resolution 1433: Extend COVID-19 state of emergency
- Resolution 1434: Oppose revisions to Columbia River Gorge Management Plan policies
- Ratify bills totaling $96,462.68
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider approving Amendment #14 to the contract with Jacobs for wastewater treatment plant operations, valued at $106,673. The agenda also includes ratification of bills totaling $322,753.88 and approval of the May 11, 2020 meeting minutes. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Contract amendment with Jacobs for wastewater facility operations, maintenance, and management services ($106,673)
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $322,753.88
- Approval of minutes from May 11, 2020 meeting
Budget Committee Archives
The Budget Committee adopted the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 budget of $18,905,792 on a 9-1 vote, with Chair Pruit opposing due to benefit costs. The committee also approved a $4,000 reduction in the transfer from the Capital Reserve Fund, lowering contingency to $7,961. Staff noted a $4,000 spreadsheet error and projected reduced state gas tax revenue due to COVID-19.
- Adopted FY 2020/2021 budget of $18,905,792 (9-1)
- Approved transferring $4,000 less from Capital Reserve Fund, reducing it to $16,000 (9-1)
- Approved minutes of May 20, 2020 budget meeting (unanimous)
Budget Committee Archives
The Budget Committee unanimously approved the property tax rate of $2.705 per $1,000 of assessed value for fiscal year 2020/2021. They also approved the budget meeting guidelines, work plan, and minutes from the previous year. The meeting was continued to May 27, 2020, to allow further review of the budget document.
- Approved property tax rate of $2.705 per $1,000 assessed value (unanimous)
- Approved 2020/2021 Budget Meeting Guidelines (unanimous)
- Approved proposed Budget Committee Work Plan (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 8, 2019 Budget Meeting (unanimous)
- Elected Tiffany Pruit as Budget Committee Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Shirelle Price as Budget Committee Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Continued meeting to May 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM
City Council
The City Council will vote to extend the state of emergency due to COVID-19 and ratify bills totaling $236,825.87. The meeting includes a discussion on the Cascade Locks Safe and Healthy Economy Coronavirus Plan and reports on ongoing infrastructure projects, including ADA ramps and a new well.
- Approval of Resolution No. 1430 extending the State of Emergency due to Covid19
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $236,825.87
- Discussion of the Cascade Locks Safe and Healthy Economy Coronavirus Plan
- Report on ADA ramp construction beginning next week
- Report on successful initial tests for the newly drilled well
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council is reviewing the federal and state COVID-19 reopening guidelines, including gating criteria, core preparedness, and phased approaches. The agenda is informational, presenting the framework for Oregon's reopening plan and next steps, with no specific local decisions or actions listed.
- Review of federal 'Opening Up America Again' guidelines
- Oregon's phased reopening plan (Phase 1, 2, 3) with gating criteria
- County reopening prerequisites: hospital CEO letters, public health officer recommendation, county governing body vote on PPE
- Sector-specific workgroups for restaurants, retail, childcare, personal services, transit, outdoor recreation
- Timeline: framework presentations begin April 17, details finalized week of May 4
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2020. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda (minutes and bill ratification), an action item on committee appointments, and opportunities for public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Ratification of bills totaling $154,143.31
- Appointment to committees
- Approval of minutes from March 30, 2020
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council is holding a special session to consider several action items, including declaring a state of emergency, approving a new copier lease, and approving an archaeological cultural resource contract. The agenda also includes appointments to committees and ratification of bills totaling $586,469.07. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Resolution No. 1429 declaring a state of emergency
- New copier lease approval
- Archaeological cultural resource contract approval
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $586,469.07
- Committee appointments
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and payment of bills totaling $64,421.36. The agenda includes committee appointments, a request concerning Tourism Committee membership, and presentations from Gorge.Net and Enviro Village. The council will also review a water rate increase dedicated to water leaks and receive the City Administrator's report.
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $64,421.36
- Appointment to committees
- Request concerning Tourism Committee membership
- Gorge.Net presentation by Dan Bubb
- Kirsti Walters Enviro Village presentation
City Council
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 1428 to set goals for 2020-2021, which include wastewater improvements and street upgrades on Wa Na Pa. The council also ratified $75,960.27 in bills and approved a license for the Cascade Locks Ale House. Staff reported that the Corrosion Control Project was completed $69,205 under budget.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 1428 for 2020-2021 Council Goals
- Ratification of bills totaling $75,960.27
- Approval of OLCC License for Cascade Locks Ale House
- Appointment of Rachel Najjar to the Planning Commission
- Approval of Resolution No. 1427 extending WSIP Interim Financing due date
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold a goal planning session at 6 PM followed by a regular meeting at 7 PM. The council will consider approving Resolution No. 1427 to extend the WSIP interim financing due date, adopt the 2020 budget calendar, and approve an OLCC license for Cascade Locks Ale House. The consent agenda includes approval of January 9 minutes and ratification of bills totaling $485,660.17.
- Ratification of bills totaling $485,660.17
- Resolution No. 1427 extending WSIP interim financing due date
- Approval of 2020 budget calendar
- OLCC license for Cascade Locks Ale House
- Appointments to committees
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider several action items, including adopting a resolution for new harassment and bullying policies, approving an intergovernmental agreement with MCEDD for grant and labor standard administration, reviewing CEDS priorities, and approving an OLCC license for pFriem Brewing. The council will also make committee appointments and ratify bills totaling $413,639.13. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approve Res. No. 1426 adopting new harassment and bullying policies
- Approve IGA with MCEDD for grant and labor standard administration
- Approve OLCC license for pFriem Brewing
- Ratify bills in the amount of $413,639.13
- Review of CEDS priorities