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Millersburg public meetings in 2025

31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

Millersburg City Council to consider Transportation System Plan award

The City Council will meet to discuss several new business items, including commission appointments and a grant request for Miller Cemetery. The body is also expected to award a contract for the Transportation System Plan update.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $206,725 transportation plan update contract

The council approved the award of the Transportation System Plan update to DKS Associates, authorizing a contract not to exceed $206,725. They also approved the Miller Cemetery grant request, reappointed members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and adopted the consent agenda including the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to hold executive session on property and legal matters

The Millersburg City Council will meet in an executive session on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The session is called under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to discuss negotiations of real‑property transactions. It is also called under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for counsel to advise on current or anticipated litigation. No other agenda items are listed.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Events Planning Committee

Committee approves separate 2026 Drone Show with dates and budget

The Events Planning Committee approved the November 5, 2025 minutes, reviewed a $93.92 sign expense, and discussed details for the 2026 Car Show. It voted to separate the 2026 Drone Show from the Day in the Park event, proposing a date of July 10 or July 17 and noting a cost of $15,000 (or $12,500 if tied to another event). The committee also set a proposed Day in the Park date of June 27, 2026, and scheduled the next meeting for December 1, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee will seek business support for holiday parade, cancel if under 10

The committee approved the November 5, 2025 minutes unanimously (5-0). They approved scheduling the next meeting for January 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., also unanimously (5-0). They voted to have Michele Hickam contact businesses for the holiday parade and to cancel the parade if fewer than ten participants are secured, passing 5-0.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

City Council

Council to consider award of solar project for Fire Station 15

The Millersburg City Council will vote on the Fire Station 15 Solar Project Award as a new business item. The council will also approve the consent agenda items, including the October 14 meeting minutes, the Linn County Multi‑Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Republic Services annual rate adjustment, and the intergovernmental agreement with Albany. Unfinished business includes discussion of the Water Meter AMI Project, and the manager will give updates on several city projects and the upcoming Urban Reserve Study.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved consent agenda items, including hazard plan and rate adjustment (5-0)

The council voted to approve the consent agenda by a 5-0 vote. Items approved were the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes, the Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2025-1), the Republic Services Annual Rate Adjustment (Resolution 2025-12), and an intergovernmental agreement with Albany for litigation and cost‑recovery sharing.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

City Council

Millersburg City Council to hold executive session on Nov. 12

The City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss specific legal and property matters. These sessions are conducted privately as authorized by Oregon Revised Statutes.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Events Planning Committee

Committee discussed plans and costs for the 2026 Car Show

The Events Planning Committee reviewed details for the 2026 Car Show, including a $50 permit fee, a $500 dash‑plaque design, trophy award structure, and portable‑toilet arrangements. It approved $80 gift‑card purchases for holiday‑parade baskets and set signage costs at $20 each. New business items included gathering dates for a 2026 drone show and coordinating the Day in the Park event. No decision was made on the drone show date.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved separating the 2026 Drone Show from Day in the Park

The Events Planning Committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes. It voted to separate the 2026 Drone Show from the Day in the Park event. The committee also set the next meeting for December 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission recommends adopting Economic Opportunities Analysis to City Council

The commission approved the August 6, 2025 public‑hearing minutes. It discussed the Comprehensive Plan update outline and reviewed the Economic Opportunities Analysis (DC 25‑02) as a supporting document for the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt the EOA. The meeting also included a brief planning update on upcoming projects.

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✓ Decided: Commission discussed zoning changes and tree rules, but took no action

The Planning Commission heard staff presentations on adding residential density categories, revising the comprehensive plan, and changing street‑tree planting requirements. Commissioners provided feedback on terminology, funding options, and state mandates, but no motions were adopted, voted on, or tabled. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Parks Commission

Parks Commission to name new linear park and select shade cover color

The Parks Commission will discuss naming the new linear park along Conser Road and select the color for a playground shade cover at City Park. Staff will present updates on construction projects and the 2025-26 budget.

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✓ Decided: Parks Commission discussed updates and a road closure; no formal decisions

The commission reviewed recent park improvements, including fencing, shade structures, and the linear park construction status. They announced a six‑week closure of the Woods and Conser intersection starting the first week of November. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Events Planning Committee

Millersburg Events Planning Committee to discuss 2026 event dates

The committee is meeting to plan dates for the 2026 Drone Show and Day in the Park. Members will also discuss logistics for the 2026 car show and upcoming holiday events.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves holiday parade signs and sets next meeting date

The Events Planning Committee approved the September 17 minutes (6-0). It voted to have Ryan make the same category signs for this year’s holiday parade winners (6-0). The committee also set the next meeting for November 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (6-0).

Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

Council to adopt Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Millersburg City Council will vote on the adoption of the Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2025-11). They will also consider the Republic Services Annual Rate Adjustment (Resolution 2025-12) and receive informational updates on sidewalks, the Water Meter AMI Project, and Fuel Tax Survey results. The meeting includes routine consent agenda approvals, guest reports, and city manager updates.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the consent agenda, including September minutes

The council approved the consent agenda with a 5-0 vote, which included the September 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes. No other motions were voted on; the meeting featured public safety reports, project updates, and staff reports. The Republic Services rate increase request was moved to unfinished business but not decided.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Events Planning Committee

Committee reviews Drone Show, Family Day, and holiday event plans

The Events Planning Committee approved the July 9 minutes, reviewed the fiscal year‑end spending of $29,971.32, and provided updates on the upcoming Drone Show, Family Day in the Park, and the 2026 Car Show. New business included discussion of holiday event ideas. The next meeting was set for August 7.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved holiday parade flyer and set next meeting date

The committee approved the July 9, 2025 minutes as amended. It adopted a motion for Tom and Lori to create a flyer for the December 6 holiday parade and lighting events, and approved the purchase of contest‑winner baskets not to exceed $100. The next meeting was scheduled for October 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

Millersburg City Council to discuss farm lease and planning applications

The City Council will meet to decide on Planning Commission applications and a farm lease. The body will also discuss a cemetery sign fee waiver, construction noise, and fuel tax public outreach.

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✓ Decided: City Council waives cemetery sign fee and approves meeting minutes

The council unanimously approved the August 12, 2025 City Council meeting minutes. It decided to waive the fee for the cemetery’s sign permit. A construction noise permit was issued after a resident complaint, and staff were asked to bring a detailed cost breakdown for the water‑meter upgrade to a future meeting.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council

Millersburg City Council meeting materials listed without action items

The Millersburg City Council agenda for August 12, 2025, only lists meeting materials (PDFs) with no substantive items, decisions, or discussions. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are detailed in the provided agenda text.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts Economic Opportunities Analysis and Ordinance 218-25

The council approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then adopted the Economic Opportunities Analysis (DC 25‑02) and Ordinance 218‑25, also by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends adopting Economic Opportunities Analysis to City Council

The commission unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted 6‑0 to recommend that the City Council approve application DC 25‑02, which adds the Economic Opportunities Analysis as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan. No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Events Planning Committee

Events Planning Committee to update plans for Drone Show and Family Day

The committee is meeting to finalize planning for the upcoming Drone Show and Family Day in the Park. Discussions will focus on activity schedules, equipment needs, and vendor updates.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council

Millersburg City Council meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025

The provided agenda consists of procedural placeholders for a public hearing and regular meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $170,050 law enforcement contract with Linn County Sheriff's Office

The council unanimously approved a three‑year intergovernmental agreement with the Linn County Sheriff's Office, costing $170,050 for 153 monthly deputy hours and including an 8% budget increase for FY 2025‑26. It also adopted Development Code amendment DC 25‑01 (4‑1 vote), approved a $24,500 fuel‑tax outreach plan (4‑1 vote), and passed Ordinance 217‑25 on RVs and construction signs (5‑0 vote). The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Planning Commission

Millersburg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and links to meeting materials. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of application DC 25-01

The Commission approved the May 6, 2025 Planning Commission Workshop minutes with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also voted to recommend that the City Council approve application No. DC 25-01, again unanimously (4‑0). No other actions were taken.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council

Millersburg City Council meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025

The provided agenda contains only procedural links to meeting materials. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY 2025‑26 budget and appropriations

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the May 13 meeting minutes and Resolution 2025‑02 supporting a DLCD grant application. It then certified eligibility for, and elected to receive, State Shared Revenue Funds through Resolutions 2025‑03 and 2025‑04. Finally, the council adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget and appropriations (Resolution 2025‑05). All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved ground‑mounted solar in non‑residential zones and new RV rules

The council adopted staff proposals to allow ground‑mounted solar systems in non‑residential zones and to permit RVs on construction sites with a building permit. It also approved allowing signs on fences, kept the RV‑cover wall changes, and adopted revised language for rebuilding legally non‑conforming structures with two one‑year extensions. Additional updates include removing an over‑regulation on partitions, clarifying lot‑width measurements, and letting council members choose laptops or tablets.

Tue May 13, 2025

City Council

Council meeting agenda files listed, no details provided

The agenda for the May 13, 2025 Millersburg City Council meeting consists only of filenames for PDF documents including regular minutes, regular agenda, executive session agenda, and a regular packet. No specific agenda items are described in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized legal counsel to pursue Army Corps dam damage claims

The council approved the consent agenda, adopting minutes from April 8 and April 15, 2025 (5-0). It voted to authorize the City Manager to hire outside legal counsel to evaluate and prosecute claims against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for dam drawdown damages (5-0). The council also adopted the updated Strategic Plan (5-0) and directed staff to prepare a future council stipend resolution and to gather more information on a potential fuel tax measure for discussion in July.

Tue May 6, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission workshop with only procedural materials listed

The Millersburg Planning Commission is holding a workshop on May 6, 2025. The agenda contains only references to meeting materials and documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed. This appears to be a procedural or informational session.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts multiple development code updates, including floodplain model code

The commission approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It adopted a FEMA‑required floodplain model code overlay and approved a series of zoning and land‑use changes such as RV cover wall limits, ground‑mounted solar as an ancillary use, and removal of subdivision criteria for further‑divisible partitions. The commission also agreed to allow signs on chain‑link fences, clarified that no permit is needed for fowl and rabbits, and adopted a lot width‑to‑depth ratio clarification.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Budget Committee

Budget Committee to review and vote on FY 2025-2026 budget

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the use of state revenue shared funds. The committee is continuing its review of the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee approved FY 2025‑2026 budget and capital plan

The committee voted 9‑0 to approve and recommend to City Council the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget and Capital Improvement Program as modified by Mayor Scott Cowan. They approved $35,000 in community‑support allocations, including specific funding for ABC House, Boys & Girls Club, and others, while denying a $500 request from Meals on Wheels/StandByMe. The $600,000 general‑fund contingency was left unchanged, with a request for more information for future consideration. No public comments were received.

Wed Apr 23, 2025

Budget Committee

✓ Decided: Budget Committee appoints Mark Raum as chair and approves prior meeting minutes

The committee elected Mark Raum as chairperson by a 9‑0 vote. It also approved the corrected minutes from the April 30 and May 8, 2024 Budget Committee meetings, again 9‑0. No agency donation requests were decided at this meeting.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

Council to review draft 2025 Millersburg Strategic Plan

The City Council will hold a work session to review the Draft 2025 Millersburg Strategic Plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item only. Public comment will be taken after the work session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved final wording of Millersburg Strategic Plan vision statement

The council reviewed the draft 2025 Strategic Plan and approved several wording changes, including the mission, vision, and priority descriptions. They added “reliable” to the safety priority, changed “Emergency Services” to “Emergency Services and Public Safety”, and removed certain objectives. The revised plan will be presented for a vote at the May council meeting.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts consent agenda and approves prior meeting minutes

The Millersburg City Council adopted the consent agenda with a 5‑0 vote, which included approval of the March 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the March 17, 2025 work session minutes. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

City Council

Council special work session agenda lists only document references

The agenda for the Millersburg City Council special work session on March 17, 2025, contains only links to PDF files (agenda, minutes, packet) and a single line reading 'Documents:'. No substantive discussion or action items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews strategic plan, sets PCI target above 80

The Millersburg City Council held a work session to review Strategic Priorities 4-6 of the Strategic Plan, discussing goals related to infrastructure, recreation, and environmental stewardship. They agreed to maintain the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating above 80, consider changing the water loss target from 10% to 5%, and add language on pedestrian safety. No formal votes were taken; the council will provide feedback by Friday and continue discussions on April 15, 2025.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $8.2M Transition Parkway change order

The Millersburg City Council approved a $8.2 million change order for the Transition Parkway project, adding 224 days to the schedule. Council also adopted a weapons ordinance amendment, appointed a new Budget Committee member and budget officer, and declined to refund street fees for Zuhlke Lane, instead directing staff to explore updating the Transportation System Plan. No action was taken on a proposed fuel tax, with staff directed to continue research.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council

Meeting includes only procedural documents; no specific agenda items listed.

The agenda for the February 11, 2025 City Council meeting lists only PDFs for the packet, minutes, and agenda; no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items described.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Development Code amendments with modifications

The Millersburg City Council approved Development Code Text Amendment DC 24-02 with modifications, including removing a bullet on accessory structure height and directing staff to refine ground solar regulations. The council also approved several other items, including a resolution for the Events Planning Committee, an ordinance on municipal code changes, and directed staff to draft a resolution on refunding Zuhlke Lane street frontage fees. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Tue Feb 4, 2025

City Council

City Council special work session with only procedural documents listed.

This is a special work session of the Millersburg City Council. The agenda consists solely of references to meeting materials (packet, minutes, and agenda PDFs) with no substantive items for discussion or decision. The session appears to be entirely procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews strategic plan, tables updates to future sessions

The Millersburg City Council held a work session to review the city's Strategic Plan, discussing priorities like community governance, safety, and development. No formal decisions were made; the council agreed to consider changing 'Urban Growth Boundary Expansion' to 'Urban Reserve' and to revisit communication and remaining priorities at future meetings.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council

No specific agenda items provided for Millersburg City Council meeting

The agenda for the January 14, 2025 Millersburg City Council meeting lists only document packets and minutes with no specific agenda items, motions, or public hearings. This appears to be a procedural agenda with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

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✓ Decided: Council re-elects Cowan as mayor, Raum as council president

The Millersburg City Council re-elected Scott Cowan as Mayor and Mark Raum as Council President, both by 5-0 votes. The council also appointed members to the CWACT committee and discussed, but took no action on, a potential fuel tax and a major land use code update. The meeting included reports from the Linn County Sheriff's Office and Albany Fire Department.

Tue Jan 7, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meets but agenda lists only procedural documents

The agenda for this meeting consists only of PDF links for the public hearing agenda, minutes, and packet; no substantive items such as rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings are described. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no actionable decisions or discussions listed.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of code updates DC 24-02

The Millersburg Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 7-0 to recommend approval of Development Code update DC 24-02 to the City Council, with the RV cover regulation (item 16) removed for further discussion. The updates include state-mandated changes (e.g., allowing duplexes on any residential lot, removing garage requirements) and staff-proposed changes (e.g., revising accessory structure rules, adding solar standards). The commission also elected Doug Iverson as Chair and Alex Patterson as Vice-Chair, and approved the December 3, 2024 minutes.