Cascade Locks public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review a resolution for Waste Connections, Inc. to provide solid waste and recycling services. The agenda also includes discussions on creating a new Utility Billing Clerk position and approving an engineering contract for electrical system updates.
- Resolution No. 1482: Authorizing Waste Connections, Inc. for solid waste and recycling services
- Creation of Utility Billing Clerk position and organizational chart update
- BKI contract for electrical system updates
- Purchase of new turnout gear
- Ratification of bills totaling $82,914.51
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will meet to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with bills totaling $531,541.93. Action items include appointing committee members, approving a resolution for a local contract review board, providing funds for a library movie night, purchasing a new narcotics safe for the fire department, and hiring a firefighter/paramedic. The council will also discuss a solid waste collection rate increase and receive reports from city committees and the city administrator.
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $531,541.93
- Approve Resolution No. 1483 for Local Contract Review Board
- Approval to provide funds to HR Library Movie Night
- Approval to purchase new narcotics safe for Fire Department
- Approval to hire Miranda Audritsh as Firefighter/Paramedic
City Council
The City Council is being asked to vote on a formal request from Windsong Terrace Phase 1 homeowners to extend their 90-day deadline for forming an HOA. The homeowners argue the timeline is insufficient and that a proposed solution from the city administrator and developer is still pending. They request an extension to May 31, 2023, or 90 days after a new proposal is presented, whichever is later.
- Extension request from 90 days to 260 days for HOA formation
- Letter from homeowners Jessica Goode and Regina Hendrick
- City Administrator Gordon Zimmerman's September 13, 2022 request
- Proposal being developed with developer Dan Wisner and Kathy Woosley
- Request for formal council vote on extension
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council meets Oct. 24, 2022, to act on a consent agenda (minutes, $375,442.69 in bills, OLCC renewals), fill a council vacancy, and take up a second reading of a mandatory garbage service ordinance, a resolution setting a container service charge, and a resolution supporting a statewide homelessness initiative. The agenda also includes reports from BKI Inc. on City Light, the library, Columbia Area Transit, and the Port of Cascade Locks, plus an executive session if needed.
- Ratification of bills totaling $375,442.69
- Approve process for filling council vacancy (created by Tamara Farrell's resignation)
- Second reading of Ord. No. 457 amending Ord. No. 315 for mandatory garbage service
- Resolution No. 1481 setting a charge for container service
- Resolution supporting statewide homelessness initiative
City Council
The City Council will consider a process for filling a council vacancy and the first reading of an ordinance regarding mandatory garbage service. The agenda also includes committee appointments and a request from the Cascade Locks PTO.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 457 amending Ordinance No. 315 for mandatory garbage service
- Approval of process for filling a Council vacancy
- Ratification of bills totaling $85,939.47
- Request from Cascade Locks PTO
- Noise waiver for Carver and Wulzen wedding in Marine Park
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider several action items, including approving a scope of work for the EDA Electric Hardening Project, purchasing a new ambulance, and approving a new OLCC permit application for Veiled Maiden. The council will also review council rules and make committee appointments. The agenda includes a consent agenda with minutes and bill ratification of $425,670.81, and an executive session for labor negotiations and employment.
- Approve BKI SOW for EDA Electric Hardening Project
- Approve purchase of ambulance
- Approve new OLCC permit for Veiled Maiden
- Ratify bills totaling $425,670.81
- Review council rules
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit, site plan review, and major partition for a 30-space public parking lot with restrooms and kiosks to serve the Pacific Crest Trail near Bridge of the Gods. The applicant, Port of Cascade Locks, also proposes to improve and dedicate part of Harvey Road and adjust property lines. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
- LU 22-005: 30-space parking lot, restroom-shower facilities, and informational kiosks on Harvey Road
- Proposed improvements to Harvey Road and dedication of a portion to the city
- Major partition of three existing properties (20.42 acres total) in Medium Density Residential zone
- Staff recommends approval with conditions; action deadline December 8, 2022
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a grant extension for SCA and considering a new OLCC liquor license for KOA. The meeting also includes the ratification of bills totaling $69,544.24.
- Approve SCA Grant Extension
- Approve New KOA OLCC Liquor License
- Ratification of Bills in the amount of $69,544.24
- Approve Retirement Gifts to Retiring Employees
Planning Commission
The commission held a public hearing for the Lilac Village subdivision, which proposes splitting 1.55 acres into seven residential lots. The meeting also addressed a site plan review for a 620 square foot building extension at Gorge Brewing.
- Lilac Village Subdivision (LU 22-001): proposal to subdivide 1.55 acres into 7 single-family lots
- Gorge Brewing expansion: request for a 620 square foot building for restrooms and an outdoor bar
- Short-term rental discussion: review of a request to reduce required distance between rentals from 250 to 100 feet
- Approval of Gorge Brewing site plan review based on staff report and conditions
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider approving Ordinance No. 456 banning psilocybin manufacturing and service centers, and a resolution to refer it to voters in the November election. They will also ratify bills totaling $769,421.50, approve noise ordinance waivers for weddings, and act on a KOA liquor license. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 456 banning psilocybin manufacturing and service centers
- Resolution No. 1479 referring Ordinance No. 456 to voters in November general election
- Ratification of bills: $97,173.82 and $672,247.68
- Noise ordinance waivers for weddings on 7/30/22, 10/7/22, and 10/15/22 in Port Marine Park
- Approve KOA new OLCC liquor license
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 25, 2022, with action items including a first reading of Ordinance No. 456 to ban psilocybin manufacturing and service centers, a discussion on filling a council vacancy, and an appointment to the Tourism Committee. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, ratification of bills totaling $97,173.82, two noise ordinance waivers for weddings at Port Marine Park, a new OLCC liquor license for KOA, and an audit engagement letter. No public hearings are scheduled.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 456 banning psilocybin manufacturing and service centers
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $97,173.82
- Noise ordinance waivers for weddings on 10/7/22 and 7/30/22 at Port Marine Park
- Approve KOA new OLCC liquor license
- Approve Merina+Co Audit Engagement Letter
City Council
The City Council will consider routine items including approval of minutes, a wastewater treatment plant operations contract amendment, and payment of bills. They will also make committee appointments and prioritize legislative topics. The meeting includes an executive session on public officer employment.
- Approve Amendment No. 16 to OMI wastewater operations contract, base fee $134,362 for 2022-2023
- Ratify bills totaling $391,961.16
- Approve June 27, 2022 City Council minutes
- Appointments to committees
- Prioritize LOC legislative topics
City Council
The City Council will meet to vote on the 2022-2023 municipal budget and related appropriations. The agenda also includes ratifying bills totaling $113,321.66 and approving a contract extension for the City Administrator.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 Municipal Budget in the amount of $22,671,049
- Ratification of bills totaling $113,321.66
- Approval of City Administrator contract extension
- Resolution No. 1477 regarding adjustments to the 2021-2022 Budget
- Resolution No. 1476 declaring election to receive State Revenues
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2022, with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, an OLCC permit for The Run Pub LLC, and ratifying bills totaling $275,501.50. Action items include appointments to committees and approval of a columbarium in the cemetery. The meeting also includes public comments, reports, and an executive session on employment of a public officer.
- Ratification of bills totaling $275,501.50
- OLCC permit for The Run Pub LLC for Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon event
- Approve columbarium in cemetery
- Appointment to committees
- Executive session under ORS 192.660 2(a) to consider employment of public officer
Budget Committee Archives
The Budget Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget totaling $22,671,048, including a property tax rate of $2.705 per $1,000 of assessed value. The meeting also included the election of officers, approval of prior minutes, and a public hearing on state revenue sharing with no public testimony. The budget includes a 10% increase for non-contract employees, a 5.44% increase for union employees, and funds for a new ambulance and street improvements.
- Approved FY2022/2023 budget of $22,671,048 (unanimous)
- Approved property tax rate of $2.705 per $1,000 assessed value (unanimous)
- Elected Tiffany Pruit as Budget Committee Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Cathy Fallon as Budget Committee Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved May 25, 2021 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider approving the second reading of Ordinance No. 455, which imposes a 3% tax on the sale of marijuana items, and a resolution referring it to the general election ballot. The council will also consider a resolution for an ODOE grant application, committee appointments, and a community picnic. The consent agenda includes approval of the May 9, 2022 minutes and ratification of bills totaling $47,723.16.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 455 imposing 3% tax on marijuana sales
- Resolution No. 1473 referring Ordinance No. 455 to general election ballot
- Resolution No. 1474 for ODOE grant application
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $47,723.16
- Appointment to committees and community picnic approval
City Council
The City Council is deciding to place a 3% tax on the sale of marijuana items on the upcoming ballot via Ordinance No. 455. The meeting also includes the ratification of $219,189.69 in bills and the approval of an OLCC permit for Chateau Deluxe Wines. Additionally, the Council will discuss public safety measures, including potential partnerships with the Port and Hood River County Sheriff for increased police coverage.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 455 imposing a 3% tax on the sale of marijuana items and referring it to the ballot (Resolution No. 1473).
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $219,189.69.
- Approval of OLCC Permit for Chateau Deluxe Wines.
- Discussion of cost-effective methods to increase police coverage, noting a second full-time officer would cost $130,000 per year.
- Consensus to contact Hood River County Sheriff regarding the use of privately owned security cameras for law enforcement.
City Council
The City Council ratified $184,692.59 in bills and appointed William Moffat to the Budget Committee. The body approved Resolution No. 1471 for a $491,872 loan from the Special Public Works Fund and Resolution No. 1472 adopting a Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Discussions covered crime mitigation strategies, including the cost of additional police coverage, and a proposed CAT shuttle service stop near Eastgate Park.
- Ratification of bills totaling $184,692.59
- Approval of Resolution No. 1471 authorizing a $491,872 loan from the Special Public Works Fund at 2.75% interest
- Approval of Resolution No. 1472 adopting the Wildfire Mitigation Plan
- Appointment of William Moffat to the Budget Committee
- Discussion of CAT shuttle service proposal to increase trips and add a stop near Eastgate Park
Planning Commission
The Cascade Locks Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for a 620-square-foot restroom and outdoor bar building at Gorges Brewing, and will also discuss short-term rentals and elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing on LU 22-002: Gorges Brewing restrooms/outdoor bar, 390 SW WaNaPa Street
- Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of short-term rental regulations
- Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 1472 adopting a Wildfire Mitigation Plan, Resolution No. 1471 for a loan from the Special Public Works Fund, and ratify bills totaling $274,522.21. The agenda also includes committee appointments, a noise waiver for a wedding, and reports from the sheriff and on a proposed CAT shuttle service.
- Ratification of bills totaling $274,522.21
- Resolution No. 1471: Loan from Special Public Works Fund
- Resolution No. 1472: Adopting Wildfire Mitigation Plan
- Noise waiver request for wedding and reception in Marine Park
- Appointment to committees
City Council
The City Council will ratify bills totaling $236,175.81 and approve a noise waiver for a wedding in Marine Park. The meeting includes a presentation on the recruitment process for a new City Administrator, with the job opening to the public on March 28. Additionally, staff will present updates on the Wildfire Mitigation Plan and Hood River Garbage recycling carts.
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $236,175.81
- Approval of Noise Waiver for Wedding/Reception in Marine Park
- Approval of OLCC Temporary Sales License for Daybreak Racing, LLC
- Presentation on Wildfire Mitigation Plan by BKI Engineering Services
- Presentation on Hood River Garbage Trash and Recycling Carts
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will meet to handle routine business and several action items, including appointing committees, selecting a process to fill a council vacancy, approving an intergovernmental agreement with LCOG for City Administrator recruitment, and adopting 2022-2023 council goals and the budget calendar. The agenda also includes a public hearing (none scheduled), reports from committees, an audit presentation, and a City Administrator report. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $76,859.15
- Approve IGA with LCOG for City Administrator recruitment
- Approve 2022-2023 Council Goals
- Approve 2022-23 Budget Calendar
- 2021-2022 Audit Report by Tonya Moffitt, Merina & Associates
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council is reviewing proposals for recruitment services to fill the City Administrator and Finance Manager positions. Two proposals are on the table: one from consultant Paul Koch at $18,000 for both positions, and one from Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) at $10,000 for the City Administrator search only. The Council will decide which firm to engage for the hiring process.
- Proposal from Paul Koch: $18,000 for both City Administrator and Finance Manager searches; $5,000 retainer due at contract signing
- Proposal from Lane Council of Governments (LCOG): $10,000 not-to-exceed for City Administrator recruitment only
- LCOG proposes timeline from March 1 to June 30, 2022, with candidate contract by June 30
- LCOG recruiter has experience as Interim City Manager for Hood River and familiarity with Cascade Locks
- LCOG has recruited for 9 Oregon City Administrators/Managers in past 10 years
City Council
The City Council will vote to ratify $465,005.23 in bills and approve a noise ordinance waiver for a wedding scheduled for April 23, 2022, in Marine Park. The meeting also includes the oath of office for Pete Happy and approval of the updated CEDS project list. No public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Ratification of bills totaling $465,005.23
- Noise waiver for event in Marine Park on April 23, 2022
- Oath of office for Pete Happy
- Approval of updated CEDS Project List
- Approval of Notice of Award and Resident Project Inspector
City Council
The City Council will ratify $408,074.46 in bills from December 2021 and approve the December 13, 2021 minutes. The meeting includes action items for committee appointments, award notices, and the updated CEDS project list. A presentation on the Eagle Creek Fire by the US Forest Service was canceled and rescheduled.
- Ratification of bills totaling $408,074.46
- Approval of the Updated CEDS Project List
- Approval of Notice of Award and Resident Project Inspector
- Appointment to Committees