Millersburg meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Millersburg Council weighs water main contract, development code changes

The Millersburg City Council has a full agenda this week, including a proposed $266,923.50 water main contract, a development code amendment, and new assistance programs. No decisions have been finalized yet; all recent meetings were agenda-only, and minutes have not yet been published.

City Council

Water main contract award

On Aug. 18, the council held a special meeting to consider awarding the Siuslaw Watermain Improvement Project contract to H & J Construction, Inc. of Eugene, OR, for $266,923.50. Five bids were received, and the next lowest was $287,520.00 from M.L. Houck Construction Co. The council was scheduled to finalize the award unless a protest was filed by 2 p.m. that day. The outcome is not yet recorded.

Development code amendment

On Aug. 11, the council held a public hearing on Development Code amendment DC 26-03 to remove automotive dismantling, wrecking, salvage yards, and refuse transfer facilities as conditional uses in the General Industrial Zone. The council also considered a budget transfer resolution (2026-12) for a sewer project, a utility assistance program, a sidewalk repair assistance program, and regulations for solicitors. No votes or decisions were recorded.

Executive session

Also on Aug. 11, the council held an executive session, closed to the public, to deliberate with designated negotiators on real property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e). No public actions were scheduled.

Parks Commission

On Aug. 12, the Parks Commission met to review park project updates, including completed, in-progress, and planned work for fiscal year 2026/27, and to discuss future projects. They also planned the Conser Linear Park ribbon cutting and approved the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting minutes.

Events Planning Committee

On Aug. 18, the Events Planning Committee met to approve July minutes, review finances, and plan upcoming events. They set Trunk or Treat for Oct. 31, 2026, 2–4 p.m.; a parade for Dec. 4, 2026, 7 p.m., with businesses to invite; and a Christmas lighting contest Dec. 13–18, with winners announced Dec. 19. They also reviewed past events and began planning for 2027.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Millersburg boards take up industrial zone change, park projects; no decisions published yet

Millersburg city boards met over the past two weeks to consider a proposed change to industrial zoning, hold a closed session on property negotiations, and review park projects. No decisions have been published yet, as minutes from these meetings are not yet available.

Planning Commission considers removing industrial uses (Aug. 4)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Development Code (DC 26-03) that would remove automotive-dismantling yards and refuse transfer facilities as conditional uses in the General Industrial Zone, located at 4222 NE Old Salem Road. The agenda also included approval of minutes from a July 7 public hearing on a separate code amendment (DC 26-02). No minutes from the Aug. 4 meeting have been published, so the commission's action is not known.

City Council holds executive session and public hearing (Aug. 11)

The City Council met twice on Aug. 11. First, it held an executive session closed to the public under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to deliberate with designated negotiators on real property transactions. No public action was scheduled for that session.

Later the same day, the council held a public hearing on the same Development Code amendment (DC 26-03) to remove auto salvage and refuse transfer uses from the General Industrial Zone. The council also had several action items on its agenda: a budget transfer resolution (2026-12) for a sewer project, consideration of a utility assistance program, a sidewalk repair assistance program, and regulations for solicitors. Minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are recorded.

Parks Commission reviews projects, plans ribbon cutting (Aug. 12)

The Parks Commission met to review updates on park projects, including completed, in-progress, and planned work for fiscal year 2026/27, and to discuss future parks projects. The agenda also included planning for the Conser Linear Park ribbon cutting and approval of the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting minutes. As with the other meetings, minutes from this session are not yet available.

Coming up: Events Planning Committee (Aug. 18)

The Events Planning Committee will meet Tuesday to approve July minutes, review finances, and plan upcoming events. Agenda items include Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.; a parade on Dec. 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. (with businesses to invite); and a Christmas lighting contest running Dec. 13–18, with winners announced Dec. 19. The committee will also review past events, including the Day in Park/Drone Show and Car Show, and begin planning 2027 events.

All meeting minutes, when published, will be available on the city's official website.

Millersburg meeting roundup: Council takes up zoning, real property talks; Zuhlke Lane work session ahead

Millersburg's City Council and Parks Commission each held meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so outcomes — including whether ordinances were adopted or votes were taken — cannot be reported at this time. The most consequential item on the horizon is a July 29 City Council work session on the future of Zuhlke Lane, which involves roughly $116,000 in developer-paid frontage fees and a potential cul-de-sac project estimated between $250,000 and $550,000.

City Council — July 14, 2026

The City Council's regular meeting agenda included a public hearing on a Development Code text amendment under Ordinance 224-26. The council was also scheduled to consider revisions to construction trailer regulations under Ordinance 227-26 and to take up parking matters on Zuhlke and Castillo streets.

A charter change to elect the mayor was listed for consideration, along with approval of the February and June 2026 City Council minutes.

A separate executive session was also noticed for July 14, held under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for deliberations with designated persons to negotiate real property transactions. No details on the specific properties or parties were included in the agenda.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known which items were decided, continued, or tabled.

Parks Commission — July 21, 2026

The Parks Commission agenda called for approval of the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioners were scheduled to receive updates on completed park projects, in-progress park projects, and planned projects for fiscal year 2026/27.

The agenda also included discussion of future park projects and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Conser Linear Park.

As with the council meetings, minutes have not been published, so no outcomes can be confirmed.

Coming up

City Council work session — Tuesday, July 29, 2026. The council will discuss the future of Zuhlke Lane, including whether to construct a cul-de-sac at its west end. That project is estimated to cost between $250,000 and $550,000. The council will also consider whether to return approximately $116,000 in frontage fees to Mr. Perlenfein by rescinding Resolution 2016-11, and will review Transportation System Plan updates regarding Zuhlke Lane's status as a mapped collector street. This is a discussion item; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

Millersburg meetings: Development Code updates, drone show planning, and council zoning hearings on the agenda

Millersburg's recent government meetings covered a wide range of topics, from a major Development Code update to event planning and potential charter changes. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not what was ultimately decided. Residents should watch for posted minutes to confirm outcomes.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Development Code amendment DC 26-02, which proposes 23 changes to city code. The proposed changes touch on middle housing land divisions, residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, child care, preschools in churches, chicken rules, food truck regulations in the CO Zone, fence signs, temporary signs, and other clarifications including outdoor storage screening, secondary driveways, guest houses, and nonconforming additions. The commission was also set to consider approving the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a planning update.

Events Planning Committee — July 9

The Events Planning Committee reviewed assignments for a July 24 drone show and received updates on the August 1 car show. Drone show assignments included bounce houses, face painting, piñatas, a drone show at dusk, and popcorn at 8:30 p.m. The car show update covered donations, food trucks, and vendor tables, with listed vendors including Pomps, Wraps, Andy's Auto Detailing, Cake pops, and Mandy's Cakes. The committee also discussed plans for a Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., a December 4 parade, and a Christmas lighting contest scheduled for December 13–18 with winners announced December 19.

City Council — July 14

The City Council had a public hearing scheduled on a Development Code text amendment under Ordinance 224-26. The council was also set to consider revisions to construction trailer regulations under Ordinance 227-26, parking on Zuhlke and Castillo streets, and a charter change to elect the mayor. Approval of February and June 2026 City Council minutes was also on the agenda, along with reports from local law enforcement and fire departments.

The council was also scheduled to hold an executive session on July 14 for deliberations with designated persons to negotiate real property transactions, under ORS 192.660(2)(e). Executive sessions are closed to the public under Oregon law.

Coming up

Parks Commission — July 21. The commission will approve the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on completed, in-progress, and FY 26/27 planned park projects. Commissioners will also discuss future park projects and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Conser Linear Park.

All meeting details are drawn from official agendas. Minutes for the July 7, 9, and 14 meetings had not been published as of this report; residents should check the city's website for finalized outcomes and any rescheduled items.