Cascade Locks public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review a resolution for Waste Connections, Inc. to provide solid waste and recycling services. The agenda also includes discussions on creating a new Utility Billing Clerk position and approving an engineering contract for electrical system updates.
- Resolution No. 1482: Authorizing Waste Connections, Inc. for solid waste and recycling services
- Creation of Utility Billing Clerk position and organizational chart update
- BKI contract for electrical system updates
- Purchase of new turnout gear
- Ratification of bills totaling $82,914.51
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will meet to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with bills totaling $531,541.93. Action items include appointing committee members, approving a resolution for a local contract review board, providing funds for a library movie night, purchasing a new narcotics safe for the fire department, and hiring a firefighter/paramedic. The council will also discuss a solid waste collection rate increase and receive reports from city committees and the city administrator.
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $531,541.93
- Approve Resolution No. 1483 for Local Contract Review Board
- Approval to provide funds to HR Library Movie Night
- Approval to purchase new narcotics safe for Fire Department
- Approval to hire Miranda Audritsh as Firefighter/Paramedic
City Council
The City Council is being asked to vote on a formal request from Windsong Terrace Phase 1 homeowners to extend their 90-day deadline for forming an HOA. The homeowners argue the timeline is insufficient and that a proposed solution from the city administrator and developer is still pending. They request an extension to May 31, 2023, or 90 days after a new proposal is presented, whichever is later.
- Extension request from 90 days to 260 days for HOA formation
- Letter from homeowners Jessica Goode and Regina Hendrick
- City Administrator Gordon Zimmerman's September 13, 2022 request
- Proposal being developed with developer Dan Wisner and Kathy Woosley
- Request for formal council vote on extension
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council meets Oct. 24, 2022, to act on a consent agenda (minutes, $375,442.69 in bills, OLCC renewals), fill a council vacancy, and take up a second reading of a mandatory garbage service ordinance, a resolution setting a container service charge, and a resolution supporting a statewide homelessness initiative. The agenda also includes reports from BKI Inc. on City Light, the library, Columbia Area Transit, and the Port of Cascade Locks, plus an executive session if needed.
- Ratification of bills totaling $375,442.69
- Approve process for filling council vacancy (created by Tamara Farrell's resignation)
- Second reading of Ord. No. 457 amending Ord. No. 315 for mandatory garbage service
- Resolution No. 1481 setting a charge for container service
- Resolution supporting statewide homelessness initiative
City Council
The City Council will consider a process for filling a council vacancy and the first reading of an ordinance regarding mandatory garbage service. The agenda also includes committee appointments and a request from the Cascade Locks PTO.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 457 amending Ordinance No. 315 for mandatory garbage service
- Approval of process for filling a Council vacancy
- Ratification of bills totaling $85,939.47
- Request from Cascade Locks PTO
- Noise waiver for Carver and Wulzen wedding in Marine Park
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider several action items, including approving a scope of work for the EDA Electric Hardening Project, purchasing a new ambulance, and approving a new OLCC permit application for Veiled Maiden. The council will also review council rules and make committee appointments. The agenda includes a consent agenda with minutes and bill ratification of $425,670.81, and an executive session for labor negotiations and employment.
- Approve BKI SOW for EDA Electric Hardening Project
- Approve purchase of ambulance
- Approve new OLCC permit for Veiled Maiden
- Ratify bills totaling $425,670.81
- Review council rules
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit, site plan review, and major partition for a 30-space public parking lot with restrooms and kiosks to serve the Pacific Crest Trail near Bridge of the Gods. The applicant, Port of Cascade Locks, also proposes to improve and dedicate part of Harvey Road and adjust property lines. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
- LU 22-005: 30-space parking lot, restroom-shower facilities, and informational kiosks on Harvey Road
- Proposed improvements to Harvey Road and dedication of a portion to the city
- Major partition of three existing properties (20.42 acres total) in Medium Density Residential zone
- Staff recommends approval with conditions; action deadline December 8, 2022
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a grant extension for SCA and considering a new OLCC liquor license for KOA. The meeting also includes the ratification of bills totaling $69,544.24.
- Approve SCA Grant Extension
- Approve New KOA OLCC Liquor License
- Ratification of Bills in the amount of $69,544.24
- Approve Retirement Gifts to Retiring Employees
Planning Commission
The commission held a public hearing for the Lilac Village subdivision, which proposes splitting 1.55 acres into seven residential lots. The meeting also addressed a site plan review for a 620 square foot building extension at Gorge Brewing.
- Lilac Village Subdivision (LU 22-001): proposal to subdivide 1.55 acres into 7 single-family lots
- Gorge Brewing expansion: request for a 620 square foot building for restrooms and an outdoor bar
- Short-term rental discussion: review of a request to reduce required distance between rentals from 250 to 100 feet
- Approval of Gorge Brewing site plan review based on staff report and conditions
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will consider approving Ordinance No. 456 banning psilocybin manufacturing and service centers, and a resolution to refer it to voters in the November election. They will also ratify bills totaling $769,421.50, approve noise ordinance waivers for weddings, and act on a KOA liquor license. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 456 banning psilocybin manufacturing and service centers
- Resolution No. 1479 referring Ordinance No. 456 to voters in November general election
- Ratification of bills: $97,173.82 and $672,247.68
- Noise ordinance waivers for weddings on 7/30/22, 10/7/22, and 10/15/22 in Port Marine Park
- Approve KOA new OLCC liquor license
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 25, 2022, with action items including a first reading of Ordinance No. 456 to ban psilocybin manufacturing and service centers, a discussion on filling a council vacancy, and an appointment to the Tourism Committee. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, ratification of bills totaling $97,173.82, two noise ordinance waivers for weddings at Port Marine Park, a new OLCC liquor license for KOA, and an audit engagement letter. No public hearings are scheduled.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 456 banning psilocybin manufacturing and service centers
- Ratification of bills in the amount of $97,173.82
- Noise ordinance waivers for weddings on 10/7/22 and 7/30/22 at Port Marine Park
- Approve KOA new OLCC liquor license
- Approve Merina+Co Audit Engagement Letter
City Council
The City Council will consider routine items including approval of minutes, a wastewater treatment plant operations contract amendment, and payment of bills. They will also make committee appointments and prioritize legislative topics. The meeting includes an executive session on public officer employment.
- Approve Amendment No. 16 to OMI wastewater operations contract, base fee $134,362 for 2022-2023
- Ratify bills totaling $391,961.16
- Approve June 27, 2022 City Council minutes
- Appointments to committees
- Prioritize LOC legislative topics
City Council
The City Council will meet to vote on the 2022-2023 municipal budget and related appropriations. The agenda also includes ratifying bills totaling $113,321.66 and approving a contract extension for the City Administrator.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 Municipal Budget in the amount of $22,671,049
- Ratification of bills totaling $113,321.66
- Approval of City Administrator contract extension
- Resolution No. 1477 regarding adjustments to the 2021-2022 Budget
- Resolution No. 1476 declaring election to receive State Revenues
City Council
The Cascade Locks City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2022, with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, an OLCC permit for The Run Pub LLC, and ratifying bills totaling $275,501.50. Action items include appointments to committees and approval of a columbarium in the cemetery. The meeting also includes public comments, reports, and an executive session on employment of a public officer.
- Ratification of bills totaling $275,501.50
- OLCC permit for The Run Pub LLC for Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon event
- Approve columbarium in cemetery
- Appointment to committees
- Executive session under ORS 192.660 2(a) to consider employment of public officer
Budget Committee Archives
The Budget Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget totaling $22,671,048, including a property tax rate of $2.705 per $1,000 of assessed value. The meeting also included the election of officers, approval of prior minutes, and a public hearing on state revenue sharing with no public testimony. The budget includes a 10% increase for non-contract employees, a 5.44% increase for union employees, and funds for a new ambulance and street improvements.
- Approved FY2022/2023 budget of $22,671,048 (unanimous)
- Approved property tax rate of $2.705 per $1,000 assessed value (unanimous)
- Elected Tiffany Pruit as Budget Committee Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Cathy Fallon as Budget Committee Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved May 25, 2021 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Cascade Locks Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for a 620-square-foot restroom and outdoor bar building at Gorges Brewing, and will also discuss short-term rentals and elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing on LU 22-002: Gorges Brewing restrooms/outdoor bar, 390 SW WaNaPa Street
- Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of short-term rental regulations
- Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting minutes