Prineville, Oregon
Upcoming
Planning Commission
The Prineville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a change of use from residential to professional office (Cu-2026-103) and an 88-lot subdivision with three mixed-use commercial lots within the Ironhorse Outline Development Plan (SUB-2026-101). The Commission will also receive updates on the Peters Road extension and other city projects.
- Public hearing for change of use from residential to professional office (Cu-2026-103)
- Public hearing for 88-lot subdivision with 3 mixed-use commercial lots in Ironhorse Outline Development Plan (SUB-2026-101)
- Peters Road extension update
- Director's report on developments and city projects
Recent meetings
City Council
The council will hold public hearings on adopting the FY27 fee schedule and on electing to receive state revenue sharing. They also have second presentations of ordinances amending the comprehensive plan and establishing a Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program.
- Resolution No. 1645 - Adopting Fee Schedule For FY27 (PUBLIC HEARING)
- Resolution No. 1646 - Election To Receive State Revenue Sharing (PUBLIC HEARING)
- Ordinance No. 1308 - Legislative Amendments To Chapters 2 & 5 Of The Comprehensive Plan & Economic Opportunity Analysis (SECOND PRESENTATION)
- Ordinance No. 1309 - Establish A Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program (SECOND PRESENTATION)
City Council
The City Council will discuss a $16.4 million CRISI rail grant application requiring a $3.3 million local match. They will hold public hearings on Resolution 1645 establishing fees for fiscal year 2027 and Resolution 1646 on electing state revenue sharing. Second presentations of Ordinance 1308 (comprehensive plan amendments) and Ordinance 1309 (Moderate-Income Revolving Loan program) are also on the agenda. A council vacancy will be declared for Jered Reid.
- Discussion of up to $16.4 million CRISI rail grant application with $3.3 million local match
- Public hearing on Resolution 1645 establishing fees and charges for fiscal year 2027
- Public hearing on Resolution 1646 to elect state revenue sharing
- Second presentation of Ordinance 1308 amending the Comprehensive Plan (Chapters 2 and 5)
- Second presentation of Ordinance 1309 implementing the Moderate-Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program
Planning Commission
This meeting consists largely of staff updates and discussions, with no scheduled public hearings. Key topics include an update on the Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and the EOA process, a website update, and a director’s report on city projects.
- No public hearings scheduled
- Update on EOA (Economic Opportunity Analysis) process and Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA)
- Website update
- Director’s report on developments and city projects
The Planning Commission discussed upcoming city projects, including the Housing Capacity Analysis and a website update. The City Council has approved the Economic Opportunity Analysis and update to the Comprehensive Plan.
- City Council approved Economic Opportunity Analysis and Comprehensive Plan updates (to be presented June 23)
- Housing Capacity Analysis initiated with Commission acting as advisory committee
- City website update scheduled for June 18th
- Council passed ordinance to participate in State Middle Income Revolving Loan Fund
- Public hearings scheduled for July 21st for Deer St. real estate office and Ironhorse subdivision
City Council
The City Council will vote on awarding the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Tri-County Paving for $613,572.50. They will also hold first presentations of two ordinances: one amending the Comprehensive Plan (Chapters 2 & 5) and Economic Opportunity Analysis, and another establishing a Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program. A resolution amending the Railroad Advisory Committee is also on the agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of the previous meeting brief.
- Intent to award 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Tri-County Paving for $613,572.50; project covers 371,123 sq ft of streets including Alabama, Bailey Way, Clearview, Lisa Ct, Deedie Ct, Larry Ct, Mariposa, Pippen, NE Brookstone Dr, NE Robin, N Main from 3rd to NW 9th, and NE Jordan Ln.
- First presentation of Ordinance No. 1308 – Legislative Amendments to Chapters 2 & 5 of the Comprehensive Plan & Economic Opportunity Analysis.
- First presentation of Ordinance No. 1309 – Establishing a Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program.
- Resolution No. 1644 – Amending Resolution No. 1251 Regarding Railroad Advisory Committee.
- City Manager's Report includes updates on public safety, South Main paving project, railroad crossing safety grant ($362,000), and Meadow Lakes Golf record rounds.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive an update on the EOA process, Housing Capacity Analysis, and land use code audit, followed by a discussion on potential zone changes based on the EOA. No public hearings are scheduled. The Director will also report on current developments and city projects.
- Update on EOA process, Housing Capacity Analysis, and land use code audit
- Discussion on potential zone changes based on EOA
- No public hearings scheduled
- Director's report on developments and city projects
The Planning Commission held a meeting to receive staff updates on the Economic Opportunity Analysis and the start of the Housing Capacity Analysis. No formal actions were taken or decided during the session.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program, a state-funded initiative to help moderate-income residents buy homes. The Council will also receive the quarterly financial report and the city manager's report. Consent agenda items include approval of the previous meeting minutes and a liquor license ownership change for El Corral.
- Public hearing on Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program for moderate-income housing
- Quarterly Financial Report presented by Finance Director Lori Hooper Antram
- City Manager's Report by Steve Forrester
- Consent agenda includes El Corral Change in Ownership Liquor Application
- Regular Meeting Brief from April 28, 2026 for approval
The Prineville City Council closed a public hearing on the Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program and directed staff to continue developing the program, but took no final vote on adopting it. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes and a liquor license change of ownership. No ordinances or resolutions were adopted during the meeting.
- Approved consent agenda including meeting brief and El Corral liquor license change (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for Middle Income Revolving Loan program (unanimous)
- Directed staff to continue developing the MIRL program with further policy details to be worked out
City Council
The Prineville City Council will hold a public hearing on legislative amendments to Chapters 2 and 5 of the Comprehensive Plan and the Economic Opportunity Analysis. The council will also consider a resolution approving a rate increase for solid waste franchisee services, an ordinance granting an electric utility franchise, and a request to support legislative action on Highway 97 safety improvements. Additional items include proclamations, a city manager report, and the Moderate Income Revolving Loan Fund.
- Public hearing on legislative amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Economic Opportunity Analysis
- Resolution No 1643: Rate increase for solid waste franchisee services
- Ordinance No 1307: Granting an electric utility franchise and general utility easement (second presentation)
- Consideration of supporting a request for legislative action on Highway 97 safety improvements
- Moderate Income Revolving Loan Fund (MIRL) report
Council approved a rate increase for solid waste franchisee services and granted an electric utility franchise to Pacificorp. The council also voted to support legislative action for Highway 97 safety improvements. A public hearing regarding the Economic Opportunity Analysis was continued to May 26.
- Approved Resolution No. 1643 for solid waste franchisee rate increase (4-2)
- Approved Ordinance No. 1307 granting electric utility franchise and easement to Pacificorp (6-0)
- Approved motion to send letter to COACT supporting Highway 97 safety improvements (6-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Moderate Income Revolving Loan Fund (MIRL) for May 12 (6-0)
- Continued public hearing for Comprehensive Plan and Economic Opportunity Analysis to May 26
- Approved consent agenda (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a 45-lot subdivision (SUB-2026-100) within the Ironhorse Outline Development Plan. Commissioners will also receive updates on the EOA process, Housing Capacity Analysis, land use code audit, and city development projects.
- Public hearing and possible action on SUB-2026-100: 45-lot subdivision in Ironhorse Outline Development Plan
- Update on Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and land use code audit
- Update on EOA process
- Director's report on developments and City projects
The commission approved the application (SUB‑2026‑100) for a 45‑lot subdivision within the Ironhorse Development. The motion was made by Joe Becker, seconded by Erika Montgomery, and passed with six votes in favor and none opposed. No other substantive actions were taken; remaining items were informational updates.
- Approved 45‑lot Ironhorse subdivision (SUB‑2026‑100) – vote 6‑0
City Council
The Prineville City Council will meet to discuss several items as listed in the agenda. Items include a Foster Care Proclamation, a public hearing for Republic Services, a staff report on the Headworks Rail System, Ordinance 1307 (franchise agreement with PPL), and Resolution 1642 (Empire Drive project). The agenda provides document titles but no further details.
- Foster Care Proclamation
- Public Hearing for Republic Services
- Ordinance 1307 - PPL Franchise Agreement
- Resolution 1642 - Empire Drive Project
- Heart of Oregon Contribution Request
The City Council approved various community fund contributions and a construction award. Additionally, the council held a public hearing regarding a proposed Republic rate increase.
- Approved consent agenda
- Approved intent to award Bateson Enterprises $71,354.00 for Headworks Rail System Installation
- Approved $2,000 funding request for Heart of Oregon
- Approved $2,500 fund contribution to Rural Oregon Community Foundation
- Approved May Foster Care Month proclamation
- Approved Vietnamese-American Remembrance Day proclamation
- Approved first presentation of Ordinance No. 1307 regarding Pacificorp utility franchise
- Approved Resolution No. 1642 establishing the SW Empire Drive Reimbursement District