Prineville public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and review application AM-2025-105. The agenda consists of a staff report and the application materials for this specific item.
- Review of application AM-2025-105
The Planning Commission considered item AM-2025-105 to change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Heavy Industrial to Outlying Commercial and to change zoning from Light Industrial (M1) to General Commercial (C2). The commission voted to recommend these changes to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none opposed.
- Recommended Comprehensive Plan change to Outlying Commercial and zone change to General Commercial (C2) to City Council (4-0)
City Council
The council voted to increase the City Manager’s salary by 4% in 2026 and another 4% in 2027. It also approved awarding the design services contract for the Water & Wastewater Expansion Project to Anderson Perry. Additional motions approved a $47,000 sick‑time payout for two years and the routine consent agenda.
- Consent agenda approved (all 6 votes in favor)
- Intent to award design contract to Anderson Perry for water/wastewater expansion (all 6 votes in favor)
- City Manager compensation package increase of 4% for 2026 and 4% for 2027 approved (5 Y, 1 N)
- $47,000 sick‑time payout approved for this year and next year (all 6 votes in favor)
- Meeting adjourned (all 6 votes in favor)
City Council
The City Council will review a proposed annexation and zoning change for the Prineville Industrial Park. The agenda includes supporting documents and findings for the proposed changes.
- Annexation and zoning change for Prineville Industrial Park
- Review of supporting documents and findings
- City Council meeting agenda packet
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss the Best Care project. The agenda includes a project overview, staff report, and site plans for review.
- Review of Best Care project overview
- Review of Best Care project site plans
- Discussion of staff report regarding Best Care project
The council conducted a public hearing for Application 2025‑100, a 9‑unit multifamily complex in the C2 zone for BestCare Treatment Services. Council members asked questions about safety, pedestrian crossing, and compliance with state affordable‑housing statutes; no councilor reported a conflict of interest. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the meeting.
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda items, the $1,394,240.20 digital radio coverage expansion contract with Codan Communications, and two grant support letters. It also adopted Resolution No. 1633 for a personal services agreement with David Evans & Associates on the ASR source well, and Resolution No. 1634 to sell an easement interest to Cascade Natural Gas. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved consent agenda (items 1‑5) – all in favor
- Approved intent to award digital radio expansion to Codan Communications for $1,394,240.20 over five years – all in favor
- Approved both grant support letters for technical assistance and land‑use code update – all in favor
- Approved Resolution No. 1633 authorizing personal services agreement with David Evans & Associates for ASR source well – all in favor
- Approved Resolution No. 1634 authorizing sale of easement interest to Cascade Natural Gas – all in favor
- Adjourned meeting – all in favor
Planning Commission
The Prineville Planning Commission will cancel its November meetings after a schedule change by the City Council. Commissioners will receive updates on state planning grant applications and the status of the FEMA Biological Opinion. The agenda also allows time for any additional commission discussion and a director’s report on city projects.
- Cancel November meetings due to City Council schedule change
- Update on planning grants applied for through the State
- Update on status of FEMA Biological Opinion (Biop)
- Open discussion for any commission items
- Director’s report on developments and city projects
The commission was notified that the November 4 and 18 Planning Commission meetings are cancelled due to holiday conflicts with the City Council schedule. The Planning Director updated the commission on three state grant applications: one for a Goal 5 natural‑features inventory, one to revise the land‑use code, and one for green infrastructure along the new Combs Flat Road corridor. He also briefed the commission on the FEMA Biological opinion that could affect the local floodplain code, and members discussed holding a holiday get‑together.
City Council
The council approved a $590,377.50 contract to purchase Axon body‑worn and fleet cameras. It also approved the sale of city property for a Cascade Gas easement. A special council meeting was scheduled for November 18 and the regular meeting on November 25 was cancelled. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved $590,377.50 Axon camera contract (6‑0)
- Approved sale of property for Cascade Gas easement (6‑0)
- Scheduled special council meeting on November 18 (6‑0)
- Cancelled regular council meeting on November 25 (6‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (6‑0)
City Council
The City Council is meeting to review and potentially adopt Ordinance No 1304 regarding the 2025 Transportation System Plan. The agenda includes discussions on updating the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.
- Ordinance No 1304: Adopting the 2025 Transportation System Plan and amending Comprehensive Plan
- Review of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6
- Review of Land Use Code Update Chapter 153
The council approved the consent agenda, adopted Ordinance No. 1304 to implement the 2025 Transportation System Plan, and approved Resolution No. 1632 adjusting the 2025‑2027 budget. A de novo public hearing on the Best Care Treatment Services application was scheduled for a special meeting in November. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved consent agenda (all councilors in favor)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1304 – 2025 Transportation System Plan (all councilors in favor)
- Approved Resolution No. 1632 – budget appropriations adjustments (all councilors in favor)
- Ordered a de novo public hearing on Best Care Treatment Services application (all councilors in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all councilors in favor)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviewed no public hearing items and received updates on the virtual meeting option and the Barnes Butte Aquatic & Recreation Center concept. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.
City Council
The provided agenda consists of file references for the meeting packet and supporting documents. No specific action items, motions, or discussion topics are listed in the text.
The council approved the consent agenda as presented. Councilors voted to purchase a sewer vactor truck from Enviro‑Clean Equipment for $638,834. The council also approved reading a proclamation for Constitution Week at the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Consent agenda approved (all six present voted yes)
- Approved purchase of sewer vactor truck for $638,834 (all six present voted yes)
- Approved reading of Constitution Week proclamation at next meeting (all six present voted yes)
- Meeting adjourned (all six present voted yes)
Planning Commission
The commission voted to recommend the 2025 Transportation Systems Plan update, including revisions to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6 and land‑use code sections 153.122 and 153.201. Priscilla Smith moved the recommendation, Brian Samp seconded, and the motion passed with five votes in favor and none opposed.
- Recommended Transportation Systems Plan update and land‑use code amendments to City Council (5‑0)
City Council
The council approved the intent to purchase six patrol vehicles from Kendall Ford for $281,025.06 and a contract with Wireworks LLC to upgrade city vehicles. It also approved the renewal of the GSI water‑rights consulting contract for FY 25/26, first presentations of Ordinance 1302 (parking) and Ordinance 1303 (towing), and Resolution 1630 to stream and archive meetings. All motions passed with all present members voting in favor.
- Approved intent to purchase six patrol vehicles from Kendall Ford for $281,025.06 (all in favor)
- Approved contract with Wireworks LLC to upgrade city vehicles (all in favor)
- Approved renewal of GSI Water Rights Consulting contract for FY 25/26 (all in favor)
- Approved first presentation of Ordinance No. 1302 – parking changes (all in favor)
- Approved first presentation of Ordinance No. 1303 – adding towing chapter (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution No. 1630 – streaming and archiving city meetings (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda items (regular meeting brief, Dad’s Place license change) (all in favor)
- Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)
Planning Commission
The commission received updates on the completed Transportation Systems Plan, the Economic Opportunities Analysis, and the status of a biomass facility, Combs Flat Road, and apartment projects. The director also discussed applying for a state grant for a housing capacity analysis. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.
City Council
The council voted to approve sending the grievance response letter to the filer and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. It also voted to cancel the July 8, 2025 regular council meeting because no business was scheduled and the EOA update would not be ready. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved sending grievance response letter to appropriate parties (5-0)
- Cancelled July 8 regular council meeting (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. A motion to approve Ordinance No. 1300 failed, making Ordinance No. 1301 moot. The council then unanimously approved a series of budget‑related resolutions covering solid‑waste rate increase, supplemental and biennial budgets, tax allocations, state revenue sharing, and city fees.
- Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
- Motion to approve Ordinance 1300 failed (no vote recorded)
- Ordinance 1301 declared moot (no vote)
- Approved Resolution 1620 – 5% solid waste rate increase (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 1621 – Supplemental budget BN 2023‑2025 (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 1622 – Fourth‑quarter appropriation adjustments (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 1623 – Budget BN 2025‑2027 (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 1627 – Fees and charges for FY 2025‑2026 (all in favor)
Planning Commission
The commission voted 5‑0 to deny the Cu‑2025‑102 application for a 9‑unit multi‑family complex in the C2 zone. The denial was based on staff findings that the project was not compatible with the comprehensive plan or the purpose of the C2 zone. The commission also agreed to proceed with a hearing on the TSP proposal after brief discussion.
- Denied Cu-2025-102 9-unit multi-family complex (5-0)
- Advised staff to move forward with hearing on the TSP (no vote recorded)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. A public hearing continued on the Republic rate increase, with staff recommending a 5% increase. Council members agreed to support that recommendation and to bring a resolution to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.
- Approved consent agenda (all members Y)
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (all members Y)
- Agreed to support staff recommendation for a 5% Republic rate increase and to bring a resolution at the next meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission heard a presentation of the adoption‑ready draft of the 2025 Transportation Systems Plan and a discussion of Urban Growth Boundary issues. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any formal decisions.
City Council
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the regular and special meeting briefs. Councilor Hutchison moved to approve Resolution No. 1619, authorizing $315,016.00 for additional work on the Ochoco Mill Apartments waterline improvement project, and the motion passed with all members in favor.
- Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution No. 1619, authorizing $315,016.00 waterline work (all in favor)
City Council
The contractor originally selected for the 2025 Ironhorse Water/Sewer Improvements project withdrew, prompting staff to recommend re‑awarding to the second‑lowest bidder. Councilors voted unanimously to approve the intent to award the contract to BDL Plumbing for $249,730. The motion passed with all six present members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved intent to award Ironhorse Water/Sewer Improvements contract to BDL Plumbing ($249,730) – unanimous vote
- Adjourned the meeting – unanimous vote
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda. It then approved the intent to award the 2025 Crestview Vault Project to Taylor Northwest for $162,170. It also approved the intent to award the 2025 Ironhorse Water/Sewer Improvements project to J & S General Construction and Excavation for $159,281. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
- Consent agenda approved (6-0)
- Approved intent to award Crestview Vault Project to Taylor Northwest, $162,170 (6-0)
- Approved intent to award Ironhorse Water/Sewer Improvements to J & S General Construction and Excavation, $159,281 (6-0)
- Meeting adjourned (6-0)
City Council
The council voted to postpone the in‑person and telephonic public hearing and testimony for Ordinances 1300 and 1301 to the May 13 regular meeting. They also voted to keep the public record open for written testimony until May 13. Both motions passed with all present members voting yes, and the meeting was then adjourned.
- Postponed public hearing and testimony for Ordinances 1300 & 1301 to May 13 (unanimous)
- Kept public record open for written testimony until May 13 (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The commission approved the application for a 27‑lot infill subdivision (SUB‑2025‑100) completing part of the Ironhorse development. Priscilla Smith moved to approve, Brian Samp seconded, and the motion passed with six votes in favor and none opposed. No other decisions were made at this meeting.
- Approved 27‑lot Ironhorse subdivision (SUB‑2025‑100) – vote 6‑0
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It voted to award a $232,377.79 contract to C Bar L for waterline improvements at the Ochoco Mill Apartments. The council also approved reading the CASA and Vietnamese American Remembrance Day proclamations at the next meeting. A public hearing was held for Ordinance 1300 to amend the Comprehensive Plan, but no vote was taken.
- Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
- Approved intent to award waterline improvements contract $232,377.79 to C Bar L (all in favor)
- Approved reading of CASA proclamation at next meeting (all in favor)
- Approved reading of Vietnamese American Remembrance Day proclamation at next meeting (all in favor)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda and adopted Ordinance No. 1299 adding Chapter 99 on park rules. It also adopted Resolution No. 1616 for a supplemental budget, Resolution No. 1617 for the state deferred compensation plan, and Resolution No. 1618 amending the IGA with Crook County. Mayor Beebe appointed council members as department liaisons and the meeting was adjourned.
- Consent agenda approved (unanimous yes votes)
- Ordinance No. 1299 – Add Chapter 99 park rules approved (unanimous yes votes)
- Resolution No. 1616 – Adopt supplemental budget for BN 2023-2025 approved (unanimous yes votes)
- Resolution No. 1617 – Include staff in Oregon Deferred Compensation Plan approved (unanimous yes votes)
- Resolution No. 1618 – Amend IGA with Crook County Road Agency approved (unanimous yes votes)
- Mayor Beebe appointed council liaison for Finance to Marv Sumner (appointment confirmed)
- Mayor Beebe appointed council liaison for Public Safety to Janet Hutchison (appointment confirmed)
- Council adjourned the meeting at 7:13 P.M. (unanimous yes votes)