Prineville public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and review application AM-2025-105. The agenda consists of a staff report and the application materials for this specific item.

• Review of application AM-2025-105

The Planning Commission considered item AM-2025-105 to change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Heavy Industrial to Outlying Commercial and to change zoning from Light Industrial (M1) to General Commercial (C2). The commission voted to recommend these changes to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended Comprehensive Plan change to Outlying Commercial and zone change to General Commercial (C2) to City Council (4-0)

City Council

The council voted to increase the City Manager’s salary by 4% in 2026 and another 4% in 2027. It also approved awarding the design services contract for the Water & Wastewater Expansion Project to Anderson Perry. Additional motions approved a $47,000 sick‑time payout for two years and the routine consent agenda.

• Consent agenda approved (all 6 votes in favor)
• Intent to award design contract to Anderson Perry for water/wastewater expansion (all 6 votes in favor)
• City Manager compensation package increase of 4% for 2026 and 4% for 2027 approved (5 Y, 1 N)
• $47,000 sick‑time payout approved for this year and next year (all 6 votes in favor)
• Meeting adjourned (all 6 votes in favor)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed annexation and zoning change for the Prineville Industrial Park. The agenda includes supporting documents and findings for the proposed changes.

• Annexation and zoning change for Prineville Industrial Park
• Review of supporting documents and findings
• City Council meeting agenda packet

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the Best Care project. The agenda includes a project overview, staff report, and site plans for review.

• Review of Best Care project overview
• Review of Best Care project site plans
• Discussion of staff report regarding Best Care project

The council conducted a public hearing for Application 2025‑100, a 9‑unit multifamily complex in the C2 zone for BestCare Treatment Services. Council members asked questions about safety, pedestrian crossing, and compliance with state affordable‑housing statutes; no councilor reported a conflict of interest. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, the $1,394,240.20 digital radio coverage expansion contract with Codan Communications, and two grant support letters. It also adopted Resolution No. 1633 for a personal services agreement with David Evans & Associates on the ASR source well, and Resolution No. 1634 to sell an easement interest to Cascade Natural Gas. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (items 1‑5) – all in favor
• Approved intent to award digital radio expansion to Codan Communications for $1,394,240.20 over five years – all in favor
• Approved both grant support letters for technical assistance and land‑use code update – all in favor
• Approved Resolution No. 1633 authorizing personal services agreement with David Evans & Associates for ASR source well – all in favor
• Approved Resolution No. 1634 authorizing sale of easement interest to Cascade Natural Gas – all in favor
• Adjourned meeting – all in favor

Planning Commission

The Prineville Planning Commission will cancel its November meetings after a schedule change by the City Council. Commissioners will receive updates on state planning grant applications and the status of the FEMA Biological Opinion. The agenda also allows time for any additional commission discussion and a director’s report on city projects.

• Cancel November meetings due to City Council schedule change
• Update on planning grants applied for through the State
• Update on status of FEMA Biological Opinion (Biop)
• Open discussion for any commission items
• Director’s report on developments and city projects

The commission was notified that the November 4 and 18 Planning Commission meetings are cancelled due to holiday conflicts with the City Council schedule. The Planning Director updated the commission on three state grant applications: one for a Goal 5 natural‑features inventory, one to revise the land‑use code, and one for green infrastructure along the new Combs Flat Road corridor. He also briefed the commission on the FEMA Biological opinion that could affect the local floodplain code, and members discussed holding a holiday get‑together.

City Council

The council approved a $590,377.50 contract to purchase Axon body‑worn and fleet cameras. It also approved the sale of city property for a Cascade Gas easement. A special council meeting was scheduled for November 18 and the regular meeting on November 25 was cancelled. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $590,377.50 Axon camera contract (6‑0)
• Approved sale of property for Cascade Gas easement (6‑0)
• Scheduled special council meeting on November 18 (6‑0)
• Cancelled regular council meeting on November 25 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review and potentially adopt Ordinance No 1304 regarding the 2025 Transportation System Plan. The agenda includes discussions on updating the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.

• Ordinance No 1304: Adopting the 2025 Transportation System Plan and amending Comprehensive Plan
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6
• Review of Land Use Code Update Chapter 153

The council approved the consent agenda, adopted Ordinance No. 1304 to implement the 2025 Transportation System Plan, and approved Resolution No. 1632 adjusting the 2025‑2027 budget. A de novo public hearing on the Best Care Treatment Services application was scheduled for a special meeting in November. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (all councilors in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1304 – 2025 Transportation System Plan (all councilors in favor)
• Approved Resolution No. 1632 – budget appropriations adjustments (all councilors in favor)
• Ordered a de novo public hearing on Best Care Treatment Services application (all councilors in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all councilors in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed no public hearing items and received updates on the virtual meeting option and the Barnes Butte Aquatic & Recreation Center concept. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The provided agenda consists of file references for the meeting packet and supporting documents. No specific action items, motions, or discussion topics are listed in the text.

The council approved the consent agenda as presented. Councilors voted to purchase a sewer vactor truck from Enviro‑Clean Equipment for $638,834. The council also approved reading a proclamation for Constitution Week at the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Consent agenda approved (all six present voted yes)
• Approved purchase of sewer vactor truck for $638,834 (all six present voted yes)
• Approved reading of Constitution Week proclamation at next meeting (all six present voted yes)
• Meeting adjourned (all six present voted yes)

City Council

The Prineville City Council will meet on August 26, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on updates to parking and towing ordinances. The meeting will also include a housing grant support letter request, a city manager's report, and a quarterly financial report.

• Authorization to Provide a Housing Grant Support Letter - Josh Smith
• Ordinance No. 1302 - Adopting Changes in Prineville Code Section 93.59 - Parking (SECOND PRESENTATION)
• Ordinance No. 1303 - Adopting a Towing Ordinance for the City of Prineville (SECOND PRESENTATION)
• Resolution No. 1631 - Adopting the City of Prineville's Representation in the Update to the Crook County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan - Josh Smith
• Executive Session to negotiate real property transactions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Transportation System Plan (TSP) and a land use code text amendment. The agenda includes a review of Chapter 6 updates and staff reports for AM-2025-103.

• Transportation System Plan (TSP) Vol 1 and Vol 2
• Land use code text amendment (Exhibit C)
• Chapter 6 update
• Staff report for AM-2025-103

The commission voted to recommend the 2025 Transportation Systems Plan update, including revisions to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6 and land‑use code sections 153.122 and 153.201. Priscilla Smith moved the recommendation, Brian Samp seconded, and the motion passed with five votes in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended Transportation Systems Plan update and land‑use code amendments to City Council (5‑0)

City Council

The council approved the intent to purchase six patrol vehicles from Kendall Ford for $281,025.06 and a contract with Wireworks LLC to upgrade city vehicles. It also approved the renewal of the GSI water‑rights consulting contract for FY 25/26, first presentations of Ordinance 1302 (parking) and Ordinance 1303 (towing), and Resolution 1630 to stream and archive meetings. All motions passed with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved intent to purchase six patrol vehicles from Kendall Ford for $281,025.06 (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Wireworks LLC to upgrade city vehicles (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of GSI Water Rights Consulting contract for FY 25/26 (all in favor)
• Approved first presentation of Ordinance No. 1302 – parking changes (all in favor)
• Approved first presentation of Ordinance No. 1303 – adding towing chapter (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution No. 1630 – streaming and archiving city meetings (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda items (regular meeting brief, Dad’s Place license change) (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive updates on the 2025 Transportation Systems Plan timeline and the re-evaluation of the Economic Opportunities Analysis. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Update on 2025 Transportation Systems Plan (TSP) timeline
• Update on re-evaluation of Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA)
• Director's report on developments and City projects

The commission received updates on the completed Transportation Systems Plan, the Economic Opportunities Analysis, and the status of a biomass facility, Combs Flat Road, and apartment projects. The director also discussed applying for a state grant for a housing capacity analysis. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The council voted to approve sending the grievance response letter to the filer and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. It also voted to cancel the July 8, 2025 regular council meeting because no business was scheduled and the EOA update would not be ready. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved sending grievance response letter to appropriate parties (5-0)
• Cancelled July 8 regular council meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. A motion to approve Ordinance No. 1300 failed, making Ordinance No. 1301 moot. The council then unanimously approved a series of budget‑related resolutions covering solid‑waste rate increase, supplemental and biennial budgets, tax allocations, state revenue sharing, and city fees.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Motion to approve Ordinance 1300 failed (no vote recorded)
• Ordinance 1301 declared moot (no vote)
• Approved Resolution 1620 – 5% solid waste rate increase (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 1621 – Supplemental budget BN 2023‑2025 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 1622 – Fourth‑quarter appropriation adjustments (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 1623 – Budget BN 2025‑2027 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 1627 – Fees and charges for FY 2025‑2026 (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a multi-family development proposal identified as CU-2025-102. The commission will consider the project overview, staff report, site plans, and building elevations.

• Review of multi-family project CU-2025-102

The commission voted 5‑0 to deny the Cu‑2025‑102 application for a 9‑unit multi‑family complex in the C2 zone. The denial was based on staff findings that the project was not compatible with the comprehensive plan or the purpose of the C2 zone. The commission also agreed to proceed with a hearing on the TSP proposal after brief discussion.

• Denied Cu-2025-102 9-unit multi-family complex (5-0)
• Advised staff to move forward with hearing on the TSP (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. A public hearing continued on the Republic rate increase, with staff recommending a 5% increase. Council members agreed to support that recommendation and to bring a resolution to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Approved consent agenda (all members Y)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (all members Y)
• Agreed to support staff recommendation for a 5% Republic rate increase and to bring a resolution at the next meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a community workshop to review a staff presentation on Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion. The session includes a summary of potential locations and options for moving forward.

• UGB Expansion Council Decision summary and background
• Review of potential locations for expansion
• Discussion of options for moving forward

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold public hearings regarding state shared revenue and the city budget. The body is scheduled to vote on the approval of the budget, the tax levy, and the receipt of state shared revenue.

• Public hearing on state shared revenue
• Vote on approval of receiving state shared revenue
• Public hearing on BN 27 Budget
• Vote on approval of the budget
• Vote on approval of tax levy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review the draft Transportation System Plan and updates to Chapter 6 of the Comprehensive Plan regarding transportation.

• Review of Draft Transportation System Plan Volume 1
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6 (Transportation) update
• Review of Draft TSP Appendices (Volume 2)

The Planning Commission heard a presentation of the adoption‑ready draft of the 2025 Transportation Systems Plan and a discussion of Urban Growth Boundary issues. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any formal decisions.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will nominate its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Department heads will provide budget overviews and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plans. Public comment on the budget is scheduled for June 3, 2025.

• Committee nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Budget and CIP plan reviews from Police, Dispatch, Planning, Railroad, Public Works, Golf, City Council, Human Resources, and IT

City Council

The Prineville City Council is meeting to consider supporting documents and written comments received. The agenda includes a draft findings document for the Ochoco Mill Improvements project.

• Review of written comments received from May 9-13, 2025
• Ochoco Mill Improvements – Draft Findings document

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the regular and special meeting briefs. Councilor Hutchison moved to approve Resolution No. 1619, authorizing $315,016.00 for additional work on the Ochoco Mill Apartments waterline improvement project, and the motion passed with all members in favor.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution No. 1619, authorizing $315,016.00 waterline work (all in favor)

City Council

The contractor originally selected for the 2025 Ironhorse Water/Sewer Improvements project withdrew, prompting staff to recommend re‑awarding to the second‑lowest bidder. Councilors voted unanimously to approve the intent to award the contract to BDL Plumbing for $249,730. The motion passed with all six present members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved intent to award Ironhorse Water/Sewer Improvements contract to BDL Plumbing ($249,730) – unanimous vote
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous vote

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda. It then approved the intent to award the 2025 Crestview Vault Project to Taylor Northwest for $162,170. It also approved the intent to award the 2025 Ironhorse Water/Sewer Improvements project to J & S General Construction and Excavation for $159,281. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

• Consent agenda approved (6-0)
• Approved intent to award Crestview Vault Project to Taylor Northwest, $162,170 (6-0)
• Approved intent to award Ironhorse Water/Sewer Improvements to J & S General Construction and Excavation, $159,281 (6-0)
• Meeting adjourned (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide whether to postpone the in-person and telephonic public hearings and testimony for Ordinances 1300 and 1301 to May 13. The council will also consider keeping the public record open for written testimony until that date.

• Postponement of public hearings for Ordinances 1300 and 1301
• Extension of written testimony period until May 13

The council voted to postpone the in‑person and telephonic public hearing and testimony for Ordinances 1300 and 1301 to the May 13 regular meeting. They also voted to keep the public record open for written testimony until May 13. Both motions passed with all present members voting yes, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Postponed public hearing and testimony for Ordinances 1300 & 1301 to May 13 (unanimous)
• Kept public record open for written testimony until May 13 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting lists only document attachments for a subdivision application (SUB-2025-100), including a staff report and maps. No specific agenda items, decisions, or public hearings are described in the provided text.

• Subdivision application SUB-2025-100 with staff report and layout/site maps

The commission approved the application for a 27‑lot infill subdivision (SUB‑2025‑100) completing part of the Ironhorse development. Priscilla Smith moved to approve, Brian Samp seconded, and the motion passed with six votes in favor and none opposed. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved 27‑lot Ironhorse subdivision (SUB‑2025‑100) – vote 6‑0

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It voted to award a $232,377.79 contract to C Bar L for waterline improvements at the Ochoco Mill Apartments. The council also approved reading the CASA and Vietnamese American Remembrance Day proclamations at the next meeting. A public hearing was held for Ordinance 1300 to amend the Comprehensive Plan, but no vote was taken.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved intent to award waterline improvements contract $232,377.79 to C Bar L (all in favor)
• Approved reading of CASA proclamation at next meeting (all in favor)
• Approved reading of Vietnamese American Remembrance Day proclamation at next meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted Ordinance No. 1299 adding Chapter 99 on park rules. It also adopted Resolution No. 1616 for a supplemental budget, Resolution No. 1617 for the state deferred compensation plan, and Resolution No. 1618 amending the IGA with Crook County. Mayor Beebe appointed council members as department liaisons and the meeting was adjourned.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous yes votes)
• Ordinance No. 1299 – Add Chapter 99 park rules approved (unanimous yes votes)
• Resolution No. 1616 – Adopt supplemental budget for BN 2023-2025 approved (unanimous yes votes)
• Resolution No. 1617 – Include staff in Oregon Deferred Compensation Plan approved (unanimous yes votes)
• Resolution No. 1618 – Amend IGA with Crook County Road Agency approved (unanimous yes votes)
• Mayor Beebe appointed council liaison for Finance to Marv Sumner (appointment confirmed)
• Mayor Beebe appointed council liaison for Public Safety to Janet Hutchison (appointment confirmed)
• Council adjourned the meeting at 7:13 P.M. (unanimous yes votes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss updates to Chapters 2 and 5 of the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review an Economic Opportunity Analysis and a report regarding Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion.

• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2 update
• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 update
• Economic Opportunity Analysis (EOA)
• Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion report
• Staff reports for AM-2024-101 and 102

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on legislative amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Map, including the Economic Opportunities Analysis, zoning and economy chapter updates, and an Urban Growth Boundary expansion. After hearing testimony from supporters and opponents, the Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the applications to the City Council for approval. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda and commission matters were empty.

• Recommended AM-2025-101 & 102 to City Council for approval (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review agenda items, including an intent to award a contract for the Laughlin Rd waterline. The meeting includes a review of the official agenda packet and supporting documents.

• Intent to award contract for Laughlin Rd waterline

The Prineville City Council approved an intent to award the 2025 Laughlin Rd Waterline Improvements Project to Taylor Northwest for $817,610.70, funded by SB1530. They also passed the first presentation of Ordinance No. 1299, adding park rules to city code, and adopted Resolution No. 1615 establishing council liaisons and terminating certain committees. All votes were unanimous among the five present councilors.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved intent to award 2025 Laughlin Rd Waterline Improvements to Taylor Northwest for $817,610.70 (5-0)
• Approved first presentation of Ordinance No. 1299 adding Chapter 99 to city code on park rules (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1615 establishing council liaisons and terminating certain committees (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 P.M. (5-0)

City Council

The provided agenda consists of references to meeting materials and supporting documents. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the text.

The Prineville City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted the Council Goals as currently stated, and awarded two construction contracts: the 2025 Spring Paving Project to 7 Peaks Paving for $199,199.00 and the Street Striping Project to Specialized Pavement Marking for $74,506.00. The council also adopted Resolution No. 1614, which adopts the 2024 System Development Charge Methodology Report and amends water and wastewater system development charges. All votes were unanimous except for the Council Goals, which passed 4-2 with Councilors Beebe and Howard voting no.

• Approved consent agenda as corrected (unanimous)
• Adopted Council Goals as currently stated (4-2, Beebe and Howard no)
• Approved intent to award 2025 Spring Paving Project to 7 Peaks Paving for $199,199.00 (unanimous)
• Approved intent to award Street Striping Project to Specialized Pavement Marking for $74,506.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1614 adopting 2024 SDC Methodology Report and amending water/wastewater SDCs (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists solely of the listed PDF attachments—no specific decisions, public hearings, or discussion items are identified in the text provided. The documents include updates to Chapter 5 (Economy) and Chapter 2 (Zoning) of the comprehensive plan, as well as an Economic Opportunities Analysis.

The Planning Commission held an initial review of the Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) and proposed updates to Comprehensive Plan Chapters 2 and 5. No formal decisions were made; the items were discussed for future action. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18th.

• No formal decisions made; items were initial review only

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on Ordinance No 1298. This ordinance proposes amending the Comprehensive Plan map to reconcile it with the current zoning map.

• Ordinance No 1298: Amending the Comprehensive Plan map to reconcile with current zoning map

The Prineville City Council approved Ordinance No. 1298, amending the Comprehensive Plan Map to reconcile a discrepancy with the current Zoning Map, on first and final presentation. The consent agenda was also approved. No public testimony was given at the SDC methodology public hearing, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1298 amending Comprehensive Plan Map to reconcile zoning discrepancy (unanimous)

City Council

The Prineville City Council unanimously approved the intent to award the ASR#2 Well and Pump Station Project to Taylor NW for $2,865,845.00. They also approved Resolution No. 1613 adopting a supplemental budget for railroad costs and bridge repairs, and the consent agenda. The council discussed but did not vote on a third-party audit for Republic Disposal, instead directing staff to work on a complaint reporting method.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and police property conversion (7-0)
• Approved intent to award ASR#2 Well & Pump Station Project to Taylor NW for $2,865,845.00 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1613 adopting supplemental budget (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment for a single property at the end of NW 2nd St, which will go to the City Council for final action. Officers for 2025 were approved with 5 in favor and 2 abstentions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only informational discussions.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Map amendment AM-2025-100 for property at NW 2nd St (7-0)
• Approved 2025 officers: Chair Marty Bailey, Vice Chair Priscilla Smith, Second Vice Chair Joe Becker (5-2, with abstentions by Bailey and Smith)

City Council

The Prineville City Council approved Ordinance No. 1297, establishing Chapter 44 of the municipal code for financing and deferral of System Development Charges (SDCs), and Resolution No. 1611, approving a wastewater disposal agreement with Crook County. The council also approved Resolution No. 1612 to purchase meters for the water treatment plant, and made appointments to the Budget Committee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda as corrected (removing Gail Merritt from Jan 6 special meeting brief)
• Re-appointed Marty Bailey, John Charles, Casey Daly to Budget Committee (terms to 2028)
• Appointed Brian Kroessin (term to 2028) and Gail Merritt (term to 2027) to Budget Committee
• Approved Ordinance No. 1297 establishing SDC financing and deferral (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1611 wastewater disposal agreement with Crook County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1612 purchasing meters for water treatment plant (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct ceremonial swearings for the Mayor, three councilors, and three police department officers. The body is also scheduled to select a Council President.

• Ceremonial swear in of Mayor Beebe and Councilors Brummer, Sumner, and Uffelman
• Ceremonial swear in of Officers Emilee Jerome and Mitchell Merritt
• Promotional ceremonial swear in of Lieutenant Thomas Vollmer
• Introduction of Community Service Officer Andy Pearson
• Selection of Council President

The City Council held a special meeting with ceremonial swearing-ins for Mayor Beebe and Councilors Brummer, Sumner, and Uffelman, as well as police officers and a lieutenant. The only substantive decision was the unanimous election of Councilor Uffelman as Council President. No other business was conducted.

• Elected Councilor Uffelman as Council President (unanimous)