City Council Work Session (6:00 PM), City Council Regular Meeting (7:00 PM) and City Council Executive Session immediately following Regular Meeting (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT FOR APRIL 14, 2026

The McMinnville City Council met on April 14, 2026 and took the following actions:

Approved Resolutions:

2026-21: Resolution approving code compliance liens on properties to recover unpaid abatements and civil penalty citation (Point of Contact: Heather Richards, Community Development Director)

2026-22: Resolution amending the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds (Point of Contact: Katie Henry, Finance Director)

2026-23: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2026 Pavement Patching project, Project 2026-1, with K&E Paving, Inc. dba H&H Paving (Point of Contact: Logan Adams, Engineering Technician)

2026-24: Resolution directing staff to pursue the sale of City-owned air easements affecting certain properties between NW 25th Street and Tice Park (Point of Contact: David Ligtenberg)

Approved Ordinances:

Ordinance No. 5176: Ordinance awarding a lease and operating contract for Fixed Base Operator services with Trimble Aviation at the McMinnville Municipal Airport (Point of Contact: John Paskell, Airport Manager)

Ordinance No. 5177: Ordinance authorizing a Supplemental Lease Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration at the McMinnville Municipal Airport (Point of Contact: John Paskell, Airport Manager)

In other business: 

Judge Arnold Poole administered the Oath of Office for newly appointed Carson Benner, filling the Ward 3 Council vacancy. 

Heard a presentation from Eric Corning from Oregon Air Show President and John Olson, President and CEO of McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, on the Oregon Air Show. 

Proclaimed April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day.

Approved OLCC Application request from Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. for Limited On-Premises Sales.

Approved OLLC Application request from Turley Bird LLC dba Hazel's Wine Shop for Limited On-Premises Sales.

Approved permit waiver of the noise ordinance from Virna Darling for live music for two events (Two Charity Concerts) on June 28, 2026 & July 26, 2026.

Executive Session: 

City Council met in ONE Executive Sessions immediately following the Regular meeting:

PURSUANT TO ORS 192.660(2)(h): To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.

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

To Provide Public Comment: 

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• Written comments may be submitted to the City Recorder Team any time up to 12:00 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);
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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 COUNCIL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION (Immediately following Regular Meeting) - CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION & CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING :

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