City Council Work Session (6:00 PM) & City Council Regular Meeting (7:00 PM)

Calendar Date:
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 6:00pm

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT FOR JULY 22, 2025

The McMinnville City Council met on July 22, 2025 and took the following actions:

 

Held Public Hearings for:

Resolution No. 2025-20: Adopting a Building Fee Schedule and repealing all previous resolutions adopting building fee schedules at the time this fee schedule becomes effective.

 

Approved Resolutions:

2025-20: Adopting a Building Fee Schedule and repealing all previous resolutions adopting building fee schedules at the time this fee schedule becomes effective.. (Point of Contact: Heather Richards, Community Development Director)

2025-40: To support two technical assistance grant applications to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development for the purpose of supporting housing. (Point of Contact: Evan Hietpas, Associate Housing Planner)

2025-41: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Newberg Ford for the purchase of a 2024 F550 Ford w/Scelzi 12’ combo body. (Point of Contact: Joe Rinkes, Wastewater Services Conveyance Supervisor)

2025-42: Authorizing the sole-source procurement of kenneling services with Homeward Bound Pets under ORS 279B.075. (Point of Contact: Tim Symons, Police Captain)

2025-43: Authorizing Staff to Negotiate the terms of employment for the Interim City Manager. (Point of Contact: Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Director)

2025-44: Calling a Measure Election to Submit to the Electors of the City of McMinnville, Oregon of General Obligation Bonds to Build Recreation Center; Update Parks, Senior Center, Library. (Point of Contact: Susan Muir, CPR Project Manager)

 

In other business: 

Heard a City’s Legislative Program Presentation

 

Executive Session: 

City Council met in ONE Executive Sessions before work session meeting:

PURSUANT TO ORS 192.660(2)(a): To consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. 

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Welcome! 

The public is strongly encouraged to relay concerns and comments to the Council.

To Provide Public Comment: 

  • Written comments may be submitted to the City Recorder Team any time up to 12 p.m. the day BEFORE the meeting and mailed to (McMinnville City Hall, c/o City Recorder Team, 230 NE Second Street, McMinnville, OR, 97128);
  • Digital comments (email) may be submitted to  the City Recorder Team any time up to 12 p.m. the day BEFORE the meeting to CityRecorderTeam@mcminnvilleoregon.gov;
  • Individuals may participate online through the Zoom videoconferencing platform; please sign up prior to the meeting by emailing the City Recorder at CityRecorderTeam@mcminnvilleoregon.gov at 503-435-5702, as the chat function is not available when calling in Zoom; once your turn is up, we will announce your name and unmute your mic.  You will need to provide your First and Last name, Address, and contact information (email or phone) to the City Recorder to fill out a comment sheet on your behalf. You do not need to state your address for the record when called to speak. 
  • Attend in person and fill out a public comment card

Meeting Accessibility Services and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Kent Taylor Civic Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made a least 48 hours before the meeting to the City Recorder (503) 435-5702 or CityRecorderTeam@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.

You can live broadcast the City Council Meeting on cable channels Xfinity 11 and 331, Frontier 29 or webstream here: www.mcm11.org/live

 

6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 

7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

 

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION & CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING:

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