Baker City public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Uber and consider a third reading of Ordinance 3405 concerning the Baker Sanitary Franchise Fee. The body will also discuss police vehicles, financial updates, and sanctuary city status.
- Public hearing on Uber
- 3rd Reading of Ordinance 3405: Baker Sanitary Franchise Fee
- Leo Adler Grant acceptance
- Bid award for Development Code/Comp Plan Housing Updates
- Discussion on Cascade Natural Gas Franchise Fee update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider two land-use requests. These include a conditional use permit for a structure addition and a site development review for equipment installation.
- CUP-24-108: Request for a ±336 square foot awning addition to a ±960 square foot accessory structure
- SDR-24-117: Request to install a utility pole and radio frequency transmission equipment at 3451 Broadway Street
City Council
The Baker City Council will meet to discuss and vote on a sanitary franchise fee agreement, a bio digester update, and the award of a CIPP bid. The council will also consider adopting an airport master plan and a University of Oregon fee study.
- Baker Sanitary Franchise Fee Agreement
- CIPP Bid Award
- Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan Adoption
- University of Oregon Fee Study
- Cascade Natural Gas Franchise Fee
General
The Baker City Council will consider a roof repair project for the Sam-O Swim Center and discuss an annexation proposal. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a sanitary franchise agreement.
- Sam-O Swim Center Roof Repair
- Baker Sanitary Franchise Agreement public hearing
- Housing Advisory Committee meeting minutes
- Housing Update discussion
- Annexation discussion
Planning Commission
The Baker City Planning Commission will meet to take action on two specific land use items. The body will also review minutes from the August 21, 2024, meeting.
- CUP-24-088 Atlas Land Use-McLagan
- VAR-24-101 Kenworthy
City Council
The Baker City Council will discuss updates on property abatement, ambulance contracts, and firetruck replacement. The body will also review a proposed ordinance for OTEC franchise fees and receive a finance update.
- OTEC Franchise Fee - 3rd Reading (Ordinance)
- Ambulance Contract Update (Action Item)
- Property Abatement Update (Discussion)
- Finance Update (Information)
- Police Staffing Discussion
City Council
The City Council will consider an update to the OTEC franchise fee and review an ambulance contract. The body will also take action on a Request for Proposals (RFP) for planning housing assistance.
- Ordinance 3404 - OTEC Franchise Fee Update
- Review of Ambulance Contract
- Planning Housing Assistance RFP
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss wastewater septage receiving rates and a downtown update. The body is also considering ordinances regarding North Baker Transportation and the vacation of a portion of East Street.
- Ordinance 3384: North Baker Transportation (3rd reading)
- Ordinance 3403: Vacating a portion of East Street
- Wastewater Septage Receiving Rates
- Baker City Down Town Update presentation
- City Manager Review
City Council
The City Council will meet in executive session to conduct a review of the City Manager and discuss a lagoon update. The meeting is primarily procedural.
- City Manager review
- Lagoon update discussion
City Council
The Baker City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a public safety fee. Members will also consider ordinances to update the Transportation System Plan and vacate a portion of East Street.
- Ordinance 3384: Incorporating Northern Baker Transportation Improvement Plan into the Transportation System Plan
- Public hearing on Public Safety Fee
- Ordinance 3403: Vacation of portion of East Street
- Water Parts Bid Award
- OTEC Franchise Fee Review
City Council
The City Council will vote on a ban on psilocybin and the third reading of an ordinance to vacate an alley. Members will also discuss property weed abatement, the economic development plan, and septic tank dumping rates.
- Ordinance 3385-Ban on Psilocybin
- Ordinance 3402-Vacating Alley (3rd Reading)
- Septic tank dumping rate discussion
- Property weed abatement discussion
- Big Deal Grant action item
City Council
The Baker City Council will convene to approve meeting minutes, consider an ordinance for an alley vacation, and discuss public safety fees for multi-dwelling units and gas tax revenue.
- Approval of July 9 meeting minutes
- Ordinance 3402 for an alley vacation
- Public Safety Fee discussion for multi-dwelling units
- Gas tax discussion
- Board and commission applications
General
The Baker City Council will meet to consider approving a Planning Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). The agenda also includes discussions regarding construction standards and a quiet zone, as well as an update on recycle modernization.
- Planning IGA Approval
- Recycle Modernization information
- Quiet Zone discussion
- Construction Standards discussion
- Event Center Update presentation
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2024-2025 budget. Other agenda items include receiving state revenue and discussing the local gas tax. The council also plans to ratify a firefighters' labor contract.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 budget (Resolution 3967)
- Ratification of firefighters' labor contract
- Request to establish a loading zone
- Discussion regarding local gas tax
- Resolution 3968 to receive state revenue
City Council
The Baker City Council will review a resolution regarding OTEC. The meeting also includes information updates on ambulance transport, Marble Creek, and TLT.
- OTEC Resolution
- Ambulance Transport Update
- Marble Creek Update
- TLT Update
- Consent Agenda
The City Council approved a resolution concerning the Elkhorn Industrial Park and the tax obligations of BTI. Additionally, the Council approved the minutes from the May 14th meeting with minor amendments. City staff provided updates on ambulance transport, the Marble Creek property, and the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) proposal.
- Approved May 14th meeting minutes with changes (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 3965 regarding Elkhorn Industrial Park (Unanimous)
General
The Budget Board will review and vote to approve the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The board will also vote on the city's operations property tax rate.
- Review and vote to approve 2024-2025 Budget
- Vote on Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate of $6.3314 per $1,000 of Assessed Value
Budget Board
The Budget Board will review the proposed 2024-2025 budget and hold a public hearing for testimony. The board is also scheduled to discuss possible uses for state Revenue Sharing dollars.
- Public hearing for the proposed 2024-2025 budget
- Public hearing regarding possible uses of state Revenue Sharing dollars
- Vote to approve the 2024-2025 Budget
- Vote to approve the Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate of $6.3314 per $1,000 of assessed value
City Council
The City Council will consider the third reading of Ordinance 3400 and Ordinance 3401. The meeting also includes an action item regarding OTEC/Elkhorn Industrial.
- 3rd Reading Ordinance 3400
- 3rd Reading Ordinance 3401
- OTEC/ Elkhorn Industrial action item
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates to city fees and public safety regulations. The meeting includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding marijuana odor and a resolution for FY 2024-2025 fees.
- Public Safety Fee Ordinance 3400
- 2nd Reading Ordinance 3401 regarding Marijuana Odor
- FY 2024-2025 Fee Resolution 3964
- 2024 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant
- Quiet Zone Leo Adler Grant
The Baker City Council unanimously approved the first and second readings of Ordinance 3400, which establishes a public safety fee. The council also approved Resolution 3962 for wildfire season staffing, Resolution 3964 for the 2024-2025 fee schedule, and accepted a grant for a quiet zone. Additionally, the council approved three land purchases at the Elkhorn Industrial Park for $30,000 each.
- Approved April 9th meeting minutes and appointed Barry Murphy as Budget Board Officer (Unanimous)
- Approved first and second readings of Public Safety Fee Ordinance 3400 (Unanimous)
- Approved second reading of Marijuana Odor Ordinance 3401 (Unanimous)
- Approved Arbor Day Proclamation for Mayor's signature (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 3962 for 2024 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 3964 for FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule (Unanimous)
- Accepted Leo Adler Grant for Quiet Zone via Resolution 3963 (Unanimous)
- Approved three Elkhorn Industrial Park land purchases at $30,000 each (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will discuss a public safety fee, a non-representatives salary resolution, and a marijuana odor ordinance. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Marble Creek and an action item for the R3 IGA.
- Public Safety Fee
- Non-Rep Salary Resolution 3358
- Marijuana Odor Ordinance
- Marble Creek discussion
- R3 IGA action item
The Baker City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Baker County to purchase property on Marble Creek and passed Resolution 3358 for 2024-2025 non-representative salaries. The council tabled the Public Safety Fee ordinance for further staff review and failed to complete the second reading of the Marijuana Odor Ordinance, which will continue at the next meeting. Additionally, the council unanimously signed a rewritten Regional Services Agreement (R3 IGA) following John Day's withdrawal.
- Approved agreement with Baker County for Marble Creek property purchase (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 3358 for 2024-2025 Non-Rep Salaries (Unanimous)
- Signed rewritten R3 Intergovernmental Agreement (Unanimous)
- Tabled first reading of Public Safety Fee Ordinance 3400 for staff revision (Unanimous)
- Failed second reading of Marijuana Odor Ordinance 3401 (5-2 vote)
- Approved Christine Howard for Tree Board (Unanimous)
General
The City Council will discuss rezoning property from industrial to residential and a new ordinance regarding marijuana odors. The body will also consider grant applications for a court plaza and body cameras.
- Ordinance 3399: Rezoning property from Industrial to Residential
- Ordinance 3401: Marijuana Odor first and second reading
- Resolution 3961: Application for Oregon Parks and Recreation grant for Court Plaza construction
- Resolution 3960: Adding GL Revenue Account for Body Cams Grant
- Temporary authorization for expanded ADA Parking at the Crossroads Art Center
The Baker City Council approved Ordinance 3399, rezoning property from Industrial to Residential, on a unanimous vote. It also approved Resolution 3960 to add a GL revenue account for a body camera grant, Resolution 3961 authorizing the city to apply for an Oregon Parks and Recreation grant for Court Plaza construction, and temporary expanded ADA parking at the Crossroads Art Center. The marijuana odor ordinance (3401) had its first and second reading but was not voted on; the R3 IGA update was tabled, and an Art Board request was suggested to be tabled until a board representative could attend.
- Approved Ordinance 3399 rezoning property from Industrial to Residential (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 3960 adding a GL revenue account for the body camera grant (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 3961 authorizing application for an Oregon Parks and Recreation grant for Court Plaza and letting the City Manager sign (unanimous)
- Approved temporary expanded ADA parking at the Crossroads Art Center (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes via consent agenda (unanimous)
- Ordinance 3401 on marijuana odor had first and second reading; no vote, changes referred to Councilors Pearson and Joseph
- R3 IGA update tabled
- Art Board request suggested to be tabled until an Art Board representative could be present
City Council
The City Council will consider several industrial property purchases and the 2024 Public Works Capital Plan. The body will also address a rezoning request and a proposed marijuana odor ordinance.
- Elkhorn Industrial purchases: OTEC, Baker Heating and Cooling, Judy Welding, and Tri-Sand
- Award approval for Quail Ridge Golf Course Irrigation Renovation
- Approval of the 2024 Public Works Capital Plan
- Ordinance 3399 to rezone property from Industrial to Residential
- Discussion on a Marijuana Odor Ordinance
The City Council approved the 2024 Public Works Capital Plan and a bid for the Quail Ridge Golf Course irrigation renovation. Council also authorized several industrial land purchase agreements and advanced a rezoning ordinance for 44.5 acres from industrial to residential.
- Approved 2024 Public Works Capital Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved Quail Ridge Golf Course irrigation renovation bid (4-1)
- Authorized agreements for Elkhorn Industrial purchases with OTEC, Baker Heating and Cooling, Judy Welding, and Tri-Sand (Unanimous)
- Approved first and second readings of Ordinance 3399 to rezone 44.5 acres from industrial to residential (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 3959 updating Public Works Standard Specifications and Drawings (Unanimous)
- Approved two task orders with Anderson-Perry for Cedar Street and wastewater (Unanimous)
- Approved MOU with the County for Marble Creek land purchase negotiations (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes with one change (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve an operating levy and a public safety fee ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions on business licenses, franchise fees, and VRBOs.
- Operating Levy discussion and approval
- Public Safety Fee Ordinance discussion and approval
- Non-Rep Salary discussion and approval
- Fire Department Deployment Plan presentation
- Realtor RFP discussion
The Baker City Council voted 6-1 to proceed with an operating levy, with Councilor Bruland opposed. It unanimously approved Resolution 3957 raising franchise fees from 5% to 7%, and unanimously moved short-term rentals from residential to commercial effective July 1. The council also approved the January 23 meeting minutes and discussed, but did not decide, a non-represented salary COLA, a fire department ambulance transport plan, and a public safety fee ordinance.
- Approved January 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Proceed with operating levy (6-1, Bruland opposed)
- Approved Resolution 3957 raising franchise fees from 5% to 7% (unanimous)
- Moved short-term rentals from residential to commercial effective July 1 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal financial items. Discussions include the operating levy, public safety fee ordinance, franchise fee, VRBO, and business licenses.
- Operating Levy discussion
- Public Safety Fee Ordinance discussion
- Franchise Fee discussion
- VRBO discussion
- Business License discussion
The council held a work session to discuss an operating levy, public safety fees, and franchise fees. No formal votes were taken or decisions finalized during this session.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to decide on two rezoning applications. Both items involve changing land designations to Residential Medium-Density.
- RZ-23-132: Rezone 1050 Bridge Street from Residential-Low Density to Residential-Medium Density
- RZ-23-131: Rezone +/- 44.6 acres of vacant land from General Industrial to Residential Medium-Density
City Council
The City Council will meet to address several action items, including the third reading of Ordinance 3398 and board appointments. The body will also discuss revenue options, a marijuana nuisance ordinance, and realtor representation for the industrial park.
- Third reading of Ordinance 3398
- Public Works approvals for Water Parts Bid and COAR Grant
- RFP discussion for industrial park realtor representation
- Discussion on VRBO / Airbnb commercial accounts
- Board and Commission appointments
The City Council voted to put a levy on the May ballot to address revenue options. The council also approved Ordinance 3398, accepted an $89,900 COAR grant, and filled multiple vacancies across city boards and commissions.
- Approved placing revenue levy on May ballot (5-1)
- Approved Ordinance 3398 (Unanimous)
- Approved $89,900 COAR grant acceptance (Unanimous)
- Awarded bid for water parts for the mountain line (Unanimous)
- Appointed Aaron Still to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
- Appointed Robert Anders and Jeff Jentzsch to Public Arts
- Appointed Norman Kerr, Jason Spriet, and Michael Russell to Budget Board
- Appointed Mark Berthelsen, Greg Sackos, and Tom Price to Airport Commission
City Council
The City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss the purchase of the Elkhorn Industrial Park.
- Discussion regarding Elkhorn Industrial Park Purchase
At a special session on February 2, 2024, the Baker City Council authorized City Manager Barry Murphy to finalize an agreement to sell lot 9 in Elkhorn Industrial Park to Jason and Cassi LeTourneau for $28,000. The deal also waives 50% of the water and sewage fee. The buyers must connect to sewer and water within 30 months. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.
- Authorized City Manager Barry Murphy to finalize sale of Elkhorn Industrial Park lot 9 to Jason and Cassi LeTourneau for $28,000
- Approved waiving 50% of the water and sewage fee for the lot 9 sale
- Set requirement that Jason and Cassi LeTourneau connect to sewer and water within 30 months
City Council
The City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 3398 and discuss future revenue. The meeting includes a presentation from Salmon Creek Builders and a discussion regarding a marijuana complaint.
- First reading of Ordinance 3398
- Discussion on future revenue
- Presentation by Salmon Creek Builders
- Discussion of Non-Rep Salary Schedule
- Resolution 3955
The council approved a grant for the fire department and completed the first and second readings of an ordinance to rezone 33 acres from commercial to residential. The council also discussed a projected $1.7M budget shortfall for FY24-25.
- Approved Resolution 3955 to accept the Adler Grant for the fire department (Unanimous)
- Approved first and second readings of Ordinance 3398 to rezone 33 acres from commercial to residential (Unanimous)
- Tabled board and commission appointments to the next meeting
- Tabled minutes from 2023.12.19 and 2024.01.09 meetings
City Council
The City Council will vote on a social gaming application and approve previous meeting minutes. Members will also discuss the County Planning Contract, future revenue, and the Finance Director job posting.
- Social Gaming Application
- County Planning Contract discussion
- Finance Director job posting
- Passenger Train presentation
- Emergency Response discussion
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement to modernize the county planning contract and authorized a social gaming application. Members also discussed a projected $1.7 million revenue shortfall for the next budget year and potential new fees to address it.
- Approved December 12 and January 2 meeting minutes with modifications (Unanimous)
- Approved social gaming application (Unanimous)
- Approved MOA for County Planning Contract (Unanimous)
- Nominated Mayor Daugherty for TLT Committee (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to decide on a rezoning request for vacant land. The body will also hold officer elections and review previous meeting minutes.
- RZ-23-121 Atlas Land Use Consulting: Rezone of +/- 33 acres of vacant land from General Industrial (I) to Residential Low Density (RLD)
- Officer Elections
City Council
The City Council will hold a special call session on January 2, 2024. The primary action item is the ratification of the City Manager contract.
- Ratification of City Manager contract
The City Council met for a special call session to finalize leadership staffing. The council unanimously ratified the City Manager contract.
- Ratified City Manager Contract (Unanimous)