Dufur, Oregon

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a land use application for 72 NE Harrison and an intergovernmental agreement with The Dalles. The meeting includes reviews of city staff reports and special event applications for the OLCC.

• Land Use Application for 72 NE Harrison - Samantha Filbina
• Intergovernmental Agreement with The Dalles
• Wasco County Library Agreement
• OLCC Special Event Applications for the Balch and Threshing Bee
• Resolution 07.14.2026 regarding authorized representative

Special City Council Meetings

The Dufur City Council will adopt, by reference, Wasco County Resolution 26-017. The resolution declares a ban on residential burning and a local state of emergency in Wasco County because of extreme weather conditions. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, attendance, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Adopt Wasco County Resolution 26-017 banning residential burning and declaring a local state of emergency due to extreme weather

The council approved its meeting agenda. It adopted Wasco County Resolution 26-017, which declares a ban on residential burning and a local state of emergency due to extreme weather. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted Wasco County Resolution 26-017 banning residential burning (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget. The body will also consider resolutions on revenue sharing, volunteers, and system development charges, as well as a water curtailment ordinance.

• Budget Hearing 2026-2027
• Resolution 06.09.2026D regarding SDC change
• Ordinance regarding Water Curtailment
• Motion to surplus a 1993 Dodge Brush Truck
• Ordinance 303 and 307 SDC Policy Resolution

The council adopted Resolution 06.09.2026D, amending the policy so water and sewer connections can be made without a building permit, provided charges are paid. They filled the open council seat by accepting Mike Slusher and assigned liaison roles for fire/ambulance and admin/HR. The 1993 Dodge brush truck was surplused and sealed bids will be accepted for its sale. The council also accepted Ordinance 353 on water curtailment and approved a block on 3rd Street for the 250th Fourth of July celebration.

• Approved Resolution 06.09.2026D amending SDC water/sewer connection policy (motion carries)
• Accepted Mike Slusher to fill city council vacancy (motion carries)
• Assigned Brooklyn Coleman-Keyser as Fire and Ambulance liaison and Mike Slusher as Admin/HR liaison (motion carries)
• Approved block of 3rd Street in front of City Hall for 250th Fourth of July party (consensus)
• Surplused the 1993 Dodge brush truck (motion carries)
• Decided to accept sealed bids for brush truck sale, starting at $15,000, bids due July 13, 2026 (motion carries)
• Accepted Ordinance 353 (Water Curtailment) by title (motion carries)
• Approved Resolution 06.09.2026A Revenue Sharing (motion carries)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dufur City Council will discuss several agenda items, including an OLCC application for The Forge Coffee, a proposal on oversized vehicles on 3rd Street, and multiple ordinance reviews. Specific items include reviews of Ordinances 303 and 307 for SDC hook‑ups, Ordinance 349 on prohibited livestock, and a draft water‑curtailment ordinance. The council will also consider Resolution 05.12.2026 and other new business items.

• The Forge Coffee – OLCC application
• Oversized Vehicles on 3rd Street proposal
• Review of Ordinance 303 and 307 for SDC hook‑ups
• Ordinance 349 – Prohibited Livestock
• Draft Ordinance – Water Curtailment

The council voted to appoint Steve Podvent as the city mayor. The council also accepted his resignation from the council seat, declared the seat vacant, and removed Conner Reed as a check signer while adding four new signers. The consent agenda was approved, Resolution 05.12.2026 was accepted, and the city took a neutral position on the Forge Coffee alcohol application.

• Approved consent agenda (accounts payable and meeting minutes) – motion carried
• Appointed Steve Podvent as Mayor – motion passed
• Accepted Steve Podvent’s resignation from council and declared the seat vacant – motion carried
• Removed Conner Reed as check signer and added Bill Parke, Kathy Bostick, Lou Svoboda, Steve Podvent – motion passed
• Accepted Resolution 05.12.2026 – motion carried
• Approved neutral stance on Forge Coffee OLCC alcohol application – motion approved

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dufur City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointing a budget officer (Resolution 04.14.2026). Council members will discuss a water leak reported by Gene Underhill and possible water restrictions. An emergency amendment to the prohibited livestock ordinance (Ordinance 349) will be voted on. Additional items include maintenance of the south end of NE Harrison and related road concerns.

• Ordinance 349 – Emergency amendment on prohibited livestock
• Appointing Budget Officer – Resolution 04.14.2026
• Water Leak – reported by Gene Underhill
• Water Restrictions
• Maintenance/vacation of south end of NE Harrison (road end by the creek)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included accounts payable and meeting minutes (Samantha abstained). Councilors appointed Kathy Bostick as the city budget officer. The Neary RV Park project was approved, subject to conditions that were submitted by the April 11 deadline. All motions carried.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda, including accounts payable and minutes (motion carried; Samantha abstained)
• Appointed Kathy Bostick as budget officer (motion carried)
• Approved Neary RV Park project, subject to conditions (approved)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a revised USDA Bond resolution and a proposal to form a committee to review the current fee schedule for additional revenue. The meeting also includes decisions on surplusing an E1 fire truck and reviewing a community library agreement.

• Resolution 03.10.2026 - USDA Bond - Revised
• Proposal to form a committee to review fee schedule for revenue resources
• Motion to surplus E1 Fire Truck via sealed bids or auction
• Community Library agreement
• Oregon Road Rally and Gravel Grinder applications

The council adopted a revised USDA Bond resolution after the amount was updated. A revenue‑review committee was created and five members were appointed. The city voted to surplus a donated fire truck at the spring auction and to contract with BBSI for temporary staffing. Additional approvals included the Oregon Road Rally, Gravel Grinder applications, and a $500 donation to the Easter Egg Hunt.

• Approved revised USDA Bond resolution (motion carries)
• Formed revenue‑review committee; appointed Samantha, Brandon, Steve, Kathy, Jeremy
• Approved surplus of fire truck for spring auction (motion carries)
• Approved contract with BBSI temporary‑staffing agency (motion carries)
• Approved Oregon Road Rally application (motion carries)
• Approved Gravel Grinder application (motion carries)
• Approved $500 donation to Dufur Park & Rec Easter Egg Hunt (motion carries)
• Extended planning date for Neary RV park to April 1, 2026 (extension filed)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dufur City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm at 175 NE 3rd St and via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the consent agenda, citizen comment, and reports from public works, the city attorney, engineering, the mayor, and other departments. New business and old business sections are listed but no specific actions are detailed. The agenda also references a park lift station and a wastewater project, though no decisions or dollar amounts are provided.

• Approve Accounts Payable (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Citizen Comment period
• Park lift station
• Wastewater Project

The council voted to use the remaining grant funds (about $100,000) for the park lift station pump replacement. The motion was made by Steve, seconded by Bill, and carried. The council also agreed to keep the lagoon fence in its current location. Agenda and consent agenda were approved as routine items.

• Approved use of remaining grant funds for park lift station pump replacement (motion carried)
• Agreed to keep lagoon fence in its current location (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items (motion carried)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dufur City Council meeting will vote on a USDA bond resolution and a DEQ loan resolution. It will also discuss placing a food truck at the end of Court Street by the football field, a surplus Freightliner ambulance, and an EMT intermediate class. Additional reports and staff updates are scheduled before an executive session.

• Resolution - USDA Bond 01.13.2026
• Loan Resolution DEQ 01.13.2026
• Placement of food truck at end of Court Street by the football field
• Surplus Freightliner Ambulance
• EMT - Intermediate Class

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda. A second motion approved the consent agenda, which included accounts payable and the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable (included in consent agenda, motion carried)
• Approved minutes of regular meeting 12/09/2025 (included in consent agenda, motion carried)