La Pine public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The La Pine City Council meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 includes a packet of materials and two staff reports (TA-25-0001 and TA-25-0002). No specific agenda items, resolutions, or contracts are detailed in the provided text. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural documentation.
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then approved File TA-25-0001, a code amendment expanding RV park access in commercial zones, with a unanimous roll‑call vote. The council also unanimously closed the public hearings for both TA-25-0001 and TA-25-0002. A motion was made to remand TA-25-0002 to the Planning Commission, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved File TA-25-0001 code amendment (unanimous roll‑call)
- Closed public hearing for File TA-25-0001 (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for File TA-25-0002 (unanimous)
- Motion to remand TA-25-0002 to Planning Commission (outcome not recorded)
Planning Commission
The provided agenda contains only references to meeting materials and documents. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.
The Planning Commission approved its consent agenda and closed the public hearing on file TA‑25‑0002. It then voted 2‑1 to recommend the staff‑proposed development code amendments to the City Council, with an amendment to remove the short‑term rental criteria. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for file TA‑25‑0002 (unanimous)
- Recommended code amendments (TA‑25‑0002) to City Council, removing short‑term rental criteria (2‑1)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The La Pine City Council agenda for November 12, 2025 lists only PDF documents (packet, agenda, supporting documents). No specific agenda items, resolutions, or public hearings are detailed. Consequently, the council has no listed decisions or discussions for this meeting.
Council President Ignazzitto moved to appoint Tiffany Zeiler to the SLED Board and the motion passed unanimously. The Council also approved a purchase and sale agreement for Lot 221013B0001900 in the Industrial Park for $234,036.10, with a unanimous roll‑call vote. The consent agenda was approved unanimously as well.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Appointed Tiffany Zeiler to SLED Board (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Lot 221013B0001900 for $234,036.10 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission agenda for November 5, 2025 consists solely of references to meeting packets and supporting documents. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed in the agenda.
The commission approved the consent agenda, including the September 10, 2025 minutes, by unanimous vote. After the public hearing on File TA‑25‑0001, the commission closed the oral portion, kept the written record open, and later voted unanimously to close the hearing and begin deliberations. The commission voted 3‑1 to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed amendment to the development code adding campground and recreational‑vehicle park provisions (Ordinance 2025‑03). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (09.10.2025 minutes) – unanimous
- Motion to close oral hearing and keep written record open – died (no second)
- Motion to close hearing and commence deliberations – unanimous
- Recommended approval of code amendment (File TA-25-0001) to City Council – 3-1
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
La Pine Urban Renewal Agency
The La Pine Urban Renewal Agency agenda for November 4, 2025 contains only references to meeting packets and supporting documents. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. Therefore, the agency is not set to decide or discuss any concrete actions at this meeting.
The agency unanimously approved a $23,850 change order for the La Pine Archway project. It also approved moving the December 2 meeting to December 16 at 1:00 p.m. Design decisions were made to extend the tree wrap and obsidian wrap around both sides of the north and south posts, use a full tree cutout, and select gabion fill under the bench. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved moving December meeting to Dec 16, 1 p.m. (unanimous)
- Approved tree wrap on north post to extend around both sides (unanimous)
- Approved obsidian wrap on south post to extend around both sides (unanimous)
- Approved tree as full cutout rather than outline (unanimous)
- Approved gabion fill under bench (unanimous)
- Approved $23,850 change order for La Pine Archway project (unanimous)
City Council
The provided agenda text contains only references to meeting materials and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The detailed contents are located in the attached PDF packets.
The City Council and Planning Commission agreed to add wildfire safety standards to the development code. A roll‑call vote approved short‑term rental regulations, adding a definition and a 500‑foot concentration limit, with eight votes in favor and one against. The Council also approved the purchase of a John Deere 772GP grader for $168,000, and the consent agenda was approved unanimously.
- Adopted CPAW wildfire safety standards into the development code (unanimous agreement)
- Approved short‑term rental regulations with definition and 500‑foot limit (8‑1)
- Approved purchase of John Deere 772GP grader for $168,000 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Added Lodgepole Pine, Jack Pine, Ponderosa Pine, and Quaking Aspen to prohibited tree list (unanimous agreement)
- Approved code amendments for commercial, mixed‑use, industrial, and public facility zones (unanimous agreement)
- Approved special use standards for residential and accessory uses, including zoning checklist rename (unanimous agreement)
- Approved updates to access and circulation standards (unanimous agreement)
City Council
The City Council agenda for October 8, 2025 consists solely of references to meeting packets and supporting documents. No specific resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed. Therefore the council will discuss only procedural matters.
The City Council and the Board of County Commissioners agreed to pursue a joint Newberry neighborhood master plan, with City staff leading the effort. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items for the September 17 and September 24 meeting minutes. The council also unanimously approved Proclamation 2025‑03 recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service.
- Agreed to move forward with joint Newberry master plan update, City staff to lead (no vote recorded)
- Approved 09.17.2025 Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 09.24.2025 Regular City Council Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Proclamation 2025‑03, 250th anniversary USPO (unanimous)
La Pine Urban Renewal Agency
The La Pine Urban Renewal Agency meeting on Oct 7, 2025 provides only PDF packets titled "Urban Renewal Agency Packet" and "Supporting Document". No specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the agenda text.
The workshop portion of the meeting featured design reviews but no formal actions were taken. During the regular meeting, the board approved the consent agenda, which included the October 7 minutes, with a unanimous vote. No other business was acted upon.
- Approved consent agenda (including 09.02.2025 minutes) (4-0)
City Council
The provided agenda contains only procedural references to meeting materials and packets. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.
The council asked City Manager Wullschlager to provide an edited version of proclamation 2025‑03 with more benign language for review at the next meeting. They approved adding the Newberry Infill Plan to the agenda for the upcoming joint City and Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 8, 2025. The council declined to place the proposed Deschutes County landfill site on the city agenda, noting it could be added only if the county brings it forward.
- Requested edited proclamation 2025‑03 with revised language for next meeting
- Added Newberry Infill Plan to agenda for joint City/BoCC meeting (Oct 8, 2025)
- Declined to include Deschutes County landfill as a city agenda item (open if county submits)
City Council
The September 17, 2025 La Pine City Council agenda consists of several PDF documents, including the agenda, packet, and a proclamation for Constitution Week. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the agenda text.
The joint City Council and Planning Commission approved a series of changes to the Manufactured Dwelling Park (MDP) code, including minimum area, lot size, setbacks, parking, driveways, and landscaping requirements. They also adopted rules for shipping containers, removed a limited‑use restriction for eating and drinking establishments in the public facility zone, and approved the Constitution Week proclamation. No decision was made on short‑term rental regulation; staff will draft language for a future vote.
- Approved minimum MDP area of 1 acre as required by state statute
- Approved increase of minimum MDP lot size to 2,500 square feet
- Approved 10‑foot perimeter setbacks and two off‑street parking spaces per dwelling in MDPs
- Approved asphalt or concrete access drives, emergency‑vehicle access, and sidewalks for MDPs with more than ten dwellings
- Approved requirement that shipping containers be removed before a certificate of occupancy and not be placed on city streets
- Approved removal of limited‑use restriction for eating and drinking establishments in the public facility zone
- Approved consent agenda (motion passed unanimously)
- Approved Proclamation 2025‑02 designating Constitution Week (motion passed unanimously)
Planning Commission
The September 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting will receive the packet of materials, including the agenda and supporting documents. No specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items are listed in the agenda.
The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, by a unanimous roll‑call vote. The commission then held a public hearing on the appeal of land‑use application PA‑25‑0001 and heard staff’s recommendation to adopt amended findings, but no vote on that recommendation was recorded in the minutes.
- Approved consent agenda minutes (unanimous)
La Pine Urban Renewal Agency
The Urban Renewal Agency approved its consent agenda unanimously. The agency agreed to place the La Pine archway over 4th Street, with the alternative of enhancing the transit center if right‑of‑way cannot be obtained. The board also approved the corrective action plan for the FY 24‑25 audit to be submitted to the Oregon Secretary of State, again unanimously.
- Consent agenda approved unanimously
- Archway placement over 4th St agreed (subject to right‑of‑way)
- Corrective action plan for FY 24‑25 audit approved unanimously
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda without dissent. They appointed Samuel Facey to the City Budget Committee, with all members voting aye. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-09, an amended Master Fee Schedule, also unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Appointed Samuel Facey to the City Budget Committee (unanimous)
- Adopted amended Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-09) (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved Resolution 2025-08, adopting the city's amended Master Fee Schedule, including a 3% water rate increase. They also approved the draft letter of support for the DLCD Housing Planning Assistance Grant. The council authorized the use of Beacon Backflow for backflow testing at $30 per device. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously.
- Adopted amended Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved draft letter of support for DLCD Housing Planning Assistance Grant (unanimous)
- Authorized Beacon Backflow for backflow testing at $30 per device (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
La Pine Urban Renewal Agency
The La Pine Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the meeting minutes and the April 2025 financial report. The agency also unanimously approved a motion directing Open Concept to design the archway at the 4th Street and Highway 97 location and to provide a building budget. No other business was taken up.
- Approved consent agenda items (meeting minutes and April 2025 financial report) – unanimous
- Approved second motion to adopt the consent agenda as proposed – unanimous
- Approved motion directing Open Concept to design the archway at 4th St & Hwy 97 and to provide a building budget – unanimous
City Council
The council approved the La Pine 2045 Comprehensive Plan update (Ordinance 2025-01) and the accompanying map update (Ordinance 2025-02). They also approved the execution of an intergovernmental agreement with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office for law‑enforcement services, capped at $273,123.48 for FY 25/26 with a 5 % annual increase. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved file CPA-25-0001 La Pine 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update (unanimous)
- Approved file CPA-25-0002 La Pine 2045 Comprehensive Plan Map Update (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-01, adopting the La Pine 2045 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-02, adopting the La Pine 2045 Comprehensive Plan Map (unanimous)
- Approved DCSO law‑enforcement services contract up to $273,123.48 for FY 25/26 with 5 % annual increase (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the June 5 minutes and April financial reports. It then adopted Resolution 2025‑06, setting appropriations and the tax rate for the 2025‑26 fiscal year. Council members agreed to move forward with a master plan for the Cagle subdivision while the county will handle the Newberry master plan. Finally, the council approved a 3% increase to solid‑waste rates as recommended by the city manager.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑06 – FY 2025‑26 budget appropriations and tax rate (unanimous)
- Consensus to proceed with Cagle subdivision master plan; county to assume Newberry master plan (consensus)
- Approved Resolution 2024‑07 – 3% solid‑waste rate increase (Councilor Morse Aye, Councilor Curtis Aye – unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes, by unanimous vote. No substantive actions or approvals were taken on new business items. The commission then adjourned the meeting, also by unanimous vote. A community‑visioning discussion was held, but no formal decisions resulted from it.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
La Pine Urban Renewal Agency
The La Pine Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved its FY 2025‑2026 budget and the consent agenda. The board decided to write a letter to the Deschutes County Road Department about the archway location and to consider attending the next County Commissioners meeting. It also resolved to consult legal counsel on a citizen advisory committee for public art and to prepare a collaborative letter to the recreation district for a splash‑pad project, while keeping the July meeting option open.
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Decided to write a letter to Deschutes County Road Department about archway location and consider attending next BoCC meeting
- Decided to consult legal counsel on structure of a citizen advisory committee for public art policy
- Proposed sending a letter to La Pine Park and Recreation District expressing interest in collaborating on splash‑pad project
- Decided to keep July meeting option open pending information on the county road letter
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda without dissent. It then voted unanimously to sign a draft letter to the Bureau of Land Management urging similar wildfire‑risk closures as used elsewhere in Deschutes County. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Signed draft letter to BLM supporting wildfire mitigation (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The commission approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote. It then recommended that the City Council approve file CPA-25-0001, the La Pine 2045 Comprehensive Plan update, with specific amendments. A second recommendation was made to approve file CPA-25-0002, the comprehensive plan map, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of CPA-25-0001 (comprehensive plan update) to City Council with amendments (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of CPA-25-0002 (comprehensive plan map) to City Council (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda and four budget‑related resolutions, including the creation of a new reserve fund and adoption of the master fee schedule. It then adopted the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025. A proposed letter of support for the County Renewable Energy Development Zone was tabled.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-01 – Municipal Services Provided (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-02 – Election to Receive State Shared Revenues (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-03 – Adopted Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-04 – Created New Reserve Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-05 – Supplemental Budget for FY 2024‑2025 (unanimous)
- Letter of support for County Renewable Energy Development Zone tabled
Planning Commission
The commission voted to approve the consent agenda items, including the May 4, 2025 meeting minutes and a public comment form, with all commissioners voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous roll‑call vote. No other actions or approvals were taken; the commission only reviewed public hearing procedures and provided updates on planning projects.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
- Reviewed public hearing procedures – no decision
La Pine Urban Renewal Agency
The La Pine Urban Renewal Agency Board approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget. They also appointed Lynn King to the Budget Committee and elected Scott Asla as the Committee Chair. The consent agenda was approved as well. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 Urban Renewal Agency budget (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Appointed Lynn King to the Urban Renewal Budget Committee (unanimous)
- Elected Scott Asla as Budget Committee Chairperson (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It authorized Mayor Earls to sign the Notice of Intent to Award for the Newberry Lift Station project ($1,185,699.63) after a seven‑day protest period. The council appointed Lynn King to the Urban Renewal Budget Committee and both Lynn King and Rachel Vickers to the City Budget Committee, each vote unanimous. It also approved the intergovernmental agreement (doc 2025-402) with Deschutes County for a municipal court judge, again unanimously.
- Consent agenda approved unanimously
- Authorized mayor to sign NITA for Newberry Lift Station ($1,185,699.63) – unanimous vote (Curtis, Shields, Ignazzitto, Morse Aye)
- Appointed Lynn King to Urban Renewal Budget Committee – unanimous vote (Curtis, Shields, Ignazzitto, Morse Aye)
- Appointed Lynn King and Rachel Vickers to City Budget Committee – unanimous vote (Curtis, Shields, Ignazzitto, Morse Aye)
- Approved mayor to sign Intergovernmental Agreement doc 2025-402 with Deschutes County – unanimous vote (Curtis, Shields, Ignazzitto, Morse Aye)
Planning Commission
The Commission approved File O3SUB‑24, a proposed 10‑lot single‑family subdivision at 52586 and 52598 Antler Lane. The approval was adopted by a unanimous roll‑call vote after the public hearing was closed. The meeting also approved the consent agenda and adjourned unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Closed hearing and commenced deliberations (unanimous)
- Approved File O3SUB‑24 subdivision (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It authorized the city manager to enter a $1,500,000 design‑build contract with Mission Building for the La Pine Spec Incubator building. The council also approved the final plat for the Trailhead Subdivision and voted to dissolve the Glenwood Acres Homeowners Association.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Authorized $1.5M contract with Mission Building for Spec Incubator (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Trailhead Subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved dissolution of Glenwood Acres HOA (unanimous)
City Council
The joint City Council and Planning Commission voted to delete the phrase “and provide wildlife habitats and greenspace” from Policy 3.7 and also removed Policy 3.3. They added ODOT to the list of agencies in Policy 1.11, inserted the word “comfort” into transportation Goal 2, and revised Goal 3 wording. Additional changes included updates to Policies 4.3 and 1.6 and a wording change in the Energy Conservation goal. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously.
- Approved removal of phrase “and provide wildlife habitats and greenspace” from Policy 3.7
- Approved removal of Policy 3.3
- Added ODOT to organizations listed under Policy 1.11
- Inserted the word “comfort” into Goal 2 wording for transportation
- Revised Goal 3 by removing “supportable” and “over the life of the Plan”
- Removed phrase “including appropriate species selection, tree spacing, and irrigation” from Policy 4.3
- Replaced “promote” with “support” in Energy Conservation Goal 1 and removed trailing text from Policy 1.6
- Approved consent agenda items (03.05.2025 and 03.18.2025) unanimously
La Pine Urban Renewal Agency
The Urban Renewal Agency approved its consent agenda, which covered the meeting minutes and financial statements for November 2024, December 2024, and January 2025. The motion was made by Scott Asla, seconded by Sondra Anderson, and passed with unanimous support. No other actions were decided at this meeting.
- Approved consent agenda (meeting minutes and financial statements) – unanimous vote
City Council
The council unanimously appointed Sondra Anderson and Scott Asla to fill vacancies on the La Pine Urban Renewal Agency. It also unanimously approved a letter of support for the La Pine Parks and Recreation District’s RARE AmeriCorps application. The consent agenda, including the meeting minutes, was approved unanimously.
- Appointed Sondra Anderson to Urban Renewal Agency (unanimous)
- Appointed Scott Asla to Urban Renewal Agency (unanimous)
- Approved Letter of Support for La Pine Parks and Recreation RARE AmeriCorps application (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda minutes (unanimous)