Prineville, OR

City Council

The Prineville City Council will consider several business items, including a $694,800 purchase of a Harsco utility tamper for the city railway, a first presentation of a nuisance ordinance amendment, and two resolutions for intergovernmental agreements related to housing assistance and rail crossing safety. The council will also receive the quarterly financial report and city manager's report. Consent agenda items include liquor license renewals and the previous meeting's brief.

• Purchase Harsco utility tamper from Precision Railway Equipment for $694,800, funded by CRISI grant with 20% local match
• Ordinance No 1310 - Amending Chapter 93 regarding nuisances (first presentation)
• Resolution No 1647 - Approving IGA with Department of Land Conservation and Development for housing assistance
• Resolution No 1648 - Approving Federal Subrecipient Grant Agreement for Rail Crossing Safety Program
• Annual liquor license renewals (Main Station Express)

Planning Commission

The Prineville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and consider action on a DLCD housing planning grant for the Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI) project. The commission will also receive updates on the Peters Road extension and other city projects. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on DLCD housing planning grant for HCA and BLI project
• Update on Peters Road extension
• Director's report on developments and city projects

The Planning Commission received an overview of a state grant for a Housing Capacity Analysis and Buildable Lands Inventory, required every 8 years. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with public testimony from Lorain Maxham. The commission also reviewed a draft amendment for the Peters Road extension, scheduled for a September 15th hearing.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Reviewed draft amendment for Peters Road extension (hearing set for Sept 15)
• Discussed drainage issues at 4th and Main; staff to check with Engineering

City Council

The Prineville City Council will consider awarding an on-call electrical contractor contract to Chet's Electric, the highest-scoring bidder, with an annual budget of $150,000. The council will also hear a Republic Services update, a request from Kiwanis for Stryker Park, and consider a proclamation for Constitution Week. The agenda includes routine items such as the consent agenda and city manager's report.

• Intent to award on-call electrical contractor contract to Chet's Electric (annual budget $150,000)
• Republic Services update by Wes Davis
• Stryker Park request by Wayne Looney (Kiwanis)
• Proclamation for Constitution Week September 17-23, 2026
• City Manager's report covering public safety, public works, and wildfire updates

City Council

The Prineville City Council will consider awarding two street maintenance contracts and receive a follow-up on nuisance mitigation at the Central Oregon Processing hemp facility following a June fire. Council will also appoint a mayor and council president. The city manager will report on wildfire impacts, dispatch staffing, and other department updates.

• Intent to award 2026 Pavement Seal Coat Rehabilitation Project to Central Oregon Asphalt Sealing for $164,445 on streets including SE Knowledge Boulevard, SE/NW Fairview, NE 4th Street, NE Mariposa Avenue, and NE Brookstone Drive
• Intent to award 2026 Annual Street Striping Project to Specialized Pavement Marking, Inc. for $84,375 to repaint 318,110 linear feet of pavement markings
• Follow-up discussion on Central Oregon Processing hemp facility fire mitigation and safety measures
• Appointment of a mayor and council president to fill vacant positions
• City manager report on wildfire smoke impacts, dispatch vacancy, and upcoming League of Oregon Cities conference

The Prineville City Council appointed Council President Steve Uffelman as Mayor to fill the vacancy, and Councilor Janet Hutchison as the new Council President. The council also declared a vacancy for Uffelman's former council seat and will accept applications until September 2nd, with interviews during the regular meeting. Additionally, the council approved intent to award contracts for the 2026 Pavement Seal Coat Rehabilitation project ($164,445.00 to Central Oregon Asphalt Sealing) and the 2026 Annual Street Striping project ($84,375.00 to Specialized Pavement Marking, Inc.).

• Appointed Council President Uffelman as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilor Hutchison as Council President (unanimous)
• Declared a Council vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved intent to award 2026 Pavement Seal Coat Rehabilitation to Central Oregon Asphalt Sealing for $164,445.00 (unanimous)
• Approved intent to award 2026 Annual Street Striping to Specialized Pavement Marking, Inc. for $84,375.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prineville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a change of use from residential to professional office (Cu-2026-103) and an 88-lot subdivision with three mixed-use commercial lots within the Ironhorse Outline Development Plan (SUB-2026-101). The Commission will also receive updates on the Peters Road extension and other city projects.

• Public hearing for change of use from residential to professional office (Cu-2026-103)
• Public hearing for 88-lot subdivision with 3 mixed-use commercial lots in Ironhorse Outline Development Plan (SUB-2026-101)
• Peters Road extension update
• Director's report on developments and city projects

The Planning Commission approved a proposal for an 85-lot subdivision and three mixed-use commercial lots within the Ironhorse Outline Development Plan. The commission also approved a change of use from residential to professional commercial for a real estate office.

• Approved CU-2026-103 for residential to professional commercial use change (4-0)
• Approved SUB-2026-101 for 85-lot subdivision and 3 mixed use commercial lots (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an intent to award a contract for underground fiberoptic infrastructure. Additionally, staff is seeking consensus to apply for a $16.4 million CRISI grant to fund railroad rail improvements.

• Intent to Award ASR#2 Fiberoptic Installation: $266,015.34 to Robinson Brothers Construction, Inc.
• CRISI Grant Application: approximately $16.4M for railroad rail improvements
• Declaration of Mayor vacancy following the resignation of Jason Beebe
• Ordinance No. 1308: Legislative amendments to Comprehensive Plan chapters
• Resolution No. 1645: Establishing fees and charges for fiscal year 2027

The City Council approved a contract for the ASR#2 Fiberoptic Installation project. The council also received a safety status report from Crook County Fire & Rescue regarding a June 19 fire at Central Oregon Processing.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Denied initial motion to approve Intent to Award ASR#2 Fiberoptic Installation (1-3)
• Approved intent to award ASR#2 Fiberoptic Installation project to Robinson Brothers Construction, Inc. for $266,015.34 (4-0)
• Appointed Councilor Hutchison to preside over the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on adopting the FY27 fee schedule and on electing to receive state revenue sharing. They also have second presentations of ordinances amending the comprehensive plan and establishing a Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program.

• Resolution No. 1645 - Adopting Fee Schedule For FY27 (PUBLIC HEARING)
• Resolution No. 1646 - Election To Receive State Revenue Sharing (PUBLIC HEARING)
• Ordinance No. 1308 - Legislative Amendments To Chapters 2 & 5 Of The Comprehensive Plan & Economic Opportunity Analysis (SECOND PRESENTATION)
• Ordinance No. 1309 - Establish A Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program (SECOND PRESENTATION)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a $16.4 million CRISI rail grant application requiring a $3.3 million local match. They will hold public hearings on Resolution 1645 establishing fees for fiscal year 2027 and Resolution 1646 on electing state revenue sharing. Second presentations of Ordinance 1308 (comprehensive plan amendments) and Ordinance 1309 (Moderate-Income Revolving Loan program) are also on the agenda. A council vacancy will be declared for Jered Reid.

• Discussion of up to $16.4 million CRISI rail grant application with $3.3 million local match
• Public hearing on Resolution 1645 establishing fees and charges for fiscal year 2027
• Public hearing on Resolution 1646 to elect state revenue sharing
• Second presentation of Ordinance 1308 amending the Comprehensive Plan (Chapters 2 and 5)
• Second presentation of Ordinance 1309 implementing the Moderate-Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program

The City Council declared the mayor's position vacant following Jason Beebe's resignation, effective immediately. Council President Steve Uffelman stated he will submit a letter of interest for the mayor's position and will not run for re-election. The council also approved two ordinances, two resolutions, and agreed to move forward with a CRISI grant application for approximately $16.4M.

• Declared mayor's position vacant after resignation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1308 – Comprehensive Plan amendments & Economic Opportunity Analysis (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1309 – Middle Income Revolving Loan Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1645 – FY2027 fees and charges (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1646 – State revenue sharing election (unanimous)
• Agreed to submit CRISI grant application for ~$16.4M (consensus)

Planning Commission

This meeting consists largely of staff updates and discussions, with no scheduled public hearings. Key topics include an update on the Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and the EOA process, a website update, and a director’s report on city projects.

• No public hearings scheduled
• Update on EOA (Economic Opportunity Analysis) process and Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA)
• Website update
• Director’s report on developments and city projects

The Planning Commission discussed upcoming city projects, including the Housing Capacity Analysis and a website update. The City Council has approved the Economic Opportunity Analysis and update to the Comprehensive Plan.

• City Council approved Economic Opportunity Analysis and Comprehensive Plan updates (to be presented June 23)
• Housing Capacity Analysis initiated with Commission acting as advisory committee
• City website update scheduled for June 18th
• Council passed ordinance to participate in State Middle Income Revolving Loan Fund
• Public hearings scheduled for July 21st for Deer St. real estate office and Ironhorse subdivision

City Council

The City Council will vote on awarding the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Tri-County Paving for $613,572.50. They will also hold first presentations of two ordinances: one amending the Comprehensive Plan (Chapters 2 & 5) and Economic Opportunity Analysis, and another establishing a Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program. A resolution amending the Railroad Advisory Committee is also on the agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of the previous meeting brief.

• Intent to award 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Tri-County Paving for $613,572.50; project covers 371,123 sq ft of streets including Alabama, Bailey Way, Clearview, Lisa Ct, Deedie Ct, Larry Ct, Mariposa, Pippen, NE Brookstone Dr, NE Robin, N Main from 3rd to NW 9th, and NE Jordan Ln.
• First presentation of Ordinance No. 1308 – Legislative Amendments to Chapters 2 & 5 of the Comprehensive Plan & Economic Opportunity Analysis.
• First presentation of Ordinance No. 1309 – Establishing a Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program.
• Resolution No. 1644 – Amending Resolution No. 1251 Regarding Railroad Advisory Committee.
• City Manager's Report includes updates on public safety, South Main paving project, railroad crossing safety grant ($362,000), and Meadow Lakes Golf record rounds.

The Prineville City Council approved the intent to award the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Tri-County Paving for $613,572.50, the lowest of four responsive bids, under the engineer's estimate of $650,000. The council also passed first readings of two ordinances: one amending the Comprehensive Plan and Economic Opportunity Analysis, and another establishing a Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program as amended. A resolution amending the Railroad Advisory Committee's reporting structure was also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved intent to award 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Tri-County Paving for $613,572.50 (unanimous)
• Approved first presentation of Ordinance No. 1308 amending Comprehensive Plan Chapters 2 & 5 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1309 establishing Middle Income Revolving Loan program, as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1644 amending Railroad Advisory Committee reporting to City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 26, 2026 meeting brief (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing (from April 28) on legislative amendments to Comprehensive Plan Chapters 2 and 5, and adoption of the 2026 Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA). The council will also receive an update on nuisance mitigation from Central Oregon Processing, a local hemp processing facility. The consent agenda includes approval of the May 12 meeting brief.

• Continued public hearing on amendments to Comprehensive Plan Chapters 2 and 5 and adoption of 2026 Economic Opportunities Analysis
• Central Oregon Processing – Hemp Processing Nuisance Mitigation Update from Jered Reid
• Consent agenda: Approval of Regular Meeting Brief from May 12, 2026

The City Council closed a public hearing regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments and scheduled a review of nuisance mitigation efforts at Central Oregon Processing for July 28. The consent agenda was approved, and a workshop to discuss the MIRL ordinance was requested for June 9.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Legislative Amendments to Chapters 2 & 5 of the Comprehensive Plan and Economic Opportunity Analysis
• Approved motion to review Central Oregon Processing Hemp Processing Nuisance Mitigation on July 28 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive an update on the EOA process, Housing Capacity Analysis, and land use code audit, followed by a discussion on potential zone changes based on the EOA. No public hearings are scheduled. The Director will also report on current developments and city projects.

• Update on EOA process, Housing Capacity Analysis, and land use code audit
• Discussion on potential zone changes based on EOA
• No public hearings scheduled
• Director's report on developments and city projects

The Planning Commission held a meeting to receive staff updates on the Economic Opportunity Analysis and the start of the Housing Capacity Analysis. No formal actions were taken or decided during the session.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program, a state-funded initiative to help moderate-income residents buy homes. The Council will also receive the quarterly financial report and the city manager's report. Consent agenda items include approval of the previous meeting minutes and a liquor license ownership change for El Corral.

• Public hearing on Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program for moderate-income housing
• Quarterly Financial Report presented by Finance Director Lori Hooper Antram
• City Manager's Report by Steve Forrester
• Consent agenda includes El Corral Change in Ownership Liquor Application
• Regular Meeting Brief from April 28, 2026 for approval

The Prineville City Council closed a public hearing on the Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program and directed staff to continue developing the program, but took no final vote on adopting it. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes and a liquor license change of ownership. No ordinances or resolutions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting brief and El Corral liquor license change (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Middle Income Revolving Loan program (unanimous)
• Directed staff to continue developing the MIRL program with further policy details to be worked out

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing regarding State Shared Revenue. The committee is considering a motion to accept Oregon State revenue sharing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Public hearing on State Shared Revenue
• Proposed acceptance of Oregon State revenue sharing for Transportation Fund operating purposes (FY 2026-2027)

The Budget Committee held a public hearing on state shared revenue, received no comments, and voted unanimously to accept the state revenue sharing. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Accepted State Revenue Sharing (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

City Council

The Prineville City Council will hold a public hearing on legislative amendments to Chapters 2 and 5 of the Comprehensive Plan and the Economic Opportunity Analysis. The council will also consider a resolution approving a rate increase for solid waste franchisee services, an ordinance granting an electric utility franchise, and a request to support legislative action on Highway 97 safety improvements. Additional items include proclamations, a city manager report, and the Moderate Income Revolving Loan Fund.

• Public hearing on legislative amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Economic Opportunity Analysis
• Resolution No 1643: Rate increase for solid waste franchisee services
• Ordinance No 1307: Granting an electric utility franchise and general utility easement (second presentation)
• Consideration of supporting a request for legislative action on Highway 97 safety improvements
• Moderate Income Revolving Loan Fund (MIRL) report

Council approved a rate increase for solid waste franchisee services and granted an electric utility franchise to Pacificorp. The council also voted to support legislative action for Highway 97 safety improvements. A public hearing regarding the Economic Opportunity Analysis was continued to May 26.

• Approved Resolution No. 1643 for solid waste franchisee rate increase (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1307 granting electric utility franchise and easement to Pacificorp (6-0)
• Approved motion to send letter to COACT supporting Highway 97 safety improvements (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Moderate Income Revolving Loan Fund (MIRL) for May 12 (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for Comprehensive Plan and Economic Opportunity Analysis to May 26
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a 45-lot subdivision (SUB-2026-100) within the Ironhorse Outline Development Plan. Commissioners will also receive updates on the EOA process, Housing Capacity Analysis, land use code audit, and city development projects.

• Public hearing and possible action on SUB-2026-100: 45-lot subdivision in Ironhorse Outline Development Plan
• Update on Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and land use code audit
• Update on EOA process
• Director's report on developments and City projects

The commission approved the application (SUB‑2026‑100) for a 45‑lot subdivision within the Ironhorse Development. The motion was made by Joe Becker, seconded by Erika Montgomery, and passed with six votes in favor and none opposed. No other substantive actions were taken; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved 45‑lot Ironhorse subdivision (SUB‑2026‑100) – vote 6‑0

City Council

The Prineville City Council will meet to discuss several items as listed in the agenda. Items include a Foster Care Proclamation, a public hearing for Republic Services, a staff report on the Headworks Rail System, Ordinance 1307 (franchise agreement with PPL), and Resolution 1642 (Empire Drive project). The agenda provides document titles but no further details.

• Foster Care Proclamation
• Public Hearing for Republic Services
• Ordinance 1307 - PPL Franchise Agreement
• Resolution 1642 - Empire Drive Project
• Heart of Oregon Contribution Request

The City Council approved various community fund contributions and a construction award. Additionally, the council held a public hearing regarding a proposed Republic rate increase.

• Approved consent agenda
• Approved intent to award Bateson Enterprises $71,354.00 for Headworks Rail System Installation
• Approved $2,000 funding request for Heart of Oregon
• Approved $2,500 fund contribution to Rural Oregon Community Foundation
• Approved May Foster Care Month proclamation
• Approved Vietnamese-American Remembrance Day proclamation
• Approved first presentation of Ordinance No. 1307 regarding Pacificorp utility franchise
• Approved Resolution No. 1642 establishing the SW Empire Drive Reimbursement District

City Council

Planning Commission

The Prineville Planning Commission will review updates on the EOA process, Housing Capacity Analysis, and a land use code audit. It will also hear updates on water and sewer plans for unconnected areas and Aquifer Storage and Recovery cycle 6. Additionally, the commission will receive an update on recent developments and city projects. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Update on EOA process, Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and land use code audit
• Update on water and sewer plans for unconnected areas and Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) cycle 6
• Update on developments and City projects

The commission heard no public testimony and had no items scheduled for action. Members were reminded to complete required ethics forms. Updates were given on the upcoming Economic Opportunity Analysis hearing, the pending Housing Capacity Analysis grant, and two water infrastructure projects. The meeting was adjourned without any approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to meet to discuss agenda items. The meeting packet includes documents for the March 10, 2026, regular meeting.

• Meeting materials available for March 10, 2026
• Supporting document for March 10, 2026 regular meeting

The council approved the consent agenda without discussion. Councilors voted to have city staff work with the Spurs relocation committee to move the statue to a future site. The council approved the intent to award the Main Street paving and stormwater improvements contract to Taylor Northwest for $621,057.11. A proclamation for Dark Skies Week was approved for reading at the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved city staff participation to relocate the Spurs statue (all in favor)
• Approved intent to award Main Street Paving & Stormwater Improvements to Taylor Northwest for $621,057.11 (all in favor)
• Approved reading of Dark Skies Week proclamation at next council meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Prineville City Council will consider Ordinance No. 1306 to adopt changes to Code Section 30.01. No other specific items are detailed in the agenda materials.

• Adopt changes to Prineville Code Section 30.01 (Ordinance No. 1306)

Planning Commission

The Prineville Planning Commission will meet on Feb 17, 2026 to review the meeting agenda and accompanying draft packets, including the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2 (Zoning) and Chapter 5 (Economy). No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural, focusing on document review.

The Planning Director delivered final drafts of the Economic Opportunities Analysis and updated Comprehensive Plan Chapters 2 and 5, which will be sent to City Council for a hearing on April 14. The commission discussed past zoning changes, the pending Studebaker area zone change, and noted three approved but undeveloped projects. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda with all members voting yes. It then adopted Ordinance No. 1305, amending the comprehensive plan map and zoning map to rezone the specified area from industrial to commercial, also with unanimous approval. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda (all 7 members in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1305 – rezoning from industrial to commercial (all 7 members in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all 7 members in favor)

City Council

The Prineville City Council approved the consent agenda as presented. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1305, which amends the Comprehensive Plan and zoning map from industrial to commercial. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1305 – zoning map amendment (unanimous 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Prineville Planning Commission will meet on Jan 20, 2026. The agenda includes an informational presentation of a new draft Economic Opportunities Analysis. Commissioners may discuss any other matters they wish. No public‑hearing items are scheduled.

• Informational presentation of new draft Economic Opportunities Analysis
• Open discussion of any commission‑desired topics

The Planning Commission voted to keep the previous year's officers. The motion passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none opposed. Marty Bailey was confirmed as Chair, Pracilla Smith as Vice Chair, and Joe Becker as Second Vice Chair.

• Reappointed previous year’s officers (6-0)

City Council

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting. The primary item on the agenda is the Mayor's State of the City Address.

• Mayor's State of the City Address

The council agreed to have City Attorney Jered Reid draft an ordinance that would remove the requirement for a special council meeting on the first Monday of odd‑numbered years, limiting special meetings to even‑numbered years when new council members are sworn in. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agree to have City Attorney draft ordinance to amend special‑meeting requirement (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous)