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👤 Members & officials (47)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Budget Committee
- Briana
- Bechtel
- Marvin
- White
- Coleman
- Doll
- Gerson
- Richards
Who’s on the Charter Review Committee
Who’s on the City Council
- Richards — Councilmember
- Sanchez — Councilmember
- Coleman — Councilmember
- Thorstad — Councilmember
- Trask — Councilmember
- Mahler
- Bronson
- Hegge
- Augsburger
Who’s on the Community Health Committee
- Grenz
- Horton
- Jones
- Wray
- Schumacher
- Dalton
- Knowles
Who’s on the Library Board
- Kelsey Hicks — Board Member
- Jamie Frick — Board Member
- Eva Jurney
- Castaneda
- Corley
- Wise
Who’s on the Park & Tree Committee
- Swanson — Board Member
- Debra Northern — Board Member
- Lena Tucker — Board Member
- Matthew Bechtel — Board Member
- Nancy Patton — Board Member
- Deena Bechtel — Board Member
- Jones — Board Member
- Bob Dalton
- Shreves
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Melcher — Commissioner
- Graybill — Commissioner
- Jurney — Commissioner
- Wolthuis — Commissioner
- Wood
Upcoming
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
3225 Main Street, Sweet Home
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 16:00
Community Health Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
3225 Main Street, Sweet Home
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue May 18, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Wed May 26, 2027 · 16:00
Community Health Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
City Hall, Sweet Home
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 16:00
Community Health Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
City Hall, Sweet Home
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Sep 21, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Tue Oct 19, 2027 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
Park & Tree Committee to discuss Quarry Park ADA grant and Sankey Park
The Park & Tree Committee will review updates on Sankey Park Phase III and other parks. The body will also consider a letter of support for a Quarry Park ADA Improvements Grant.
- Sankey Park Phase III update
- Letter of support for a Quarry Park ADA Improvements Grant
- Celebration Tree Scavenger Hunt
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City Hall,, Sweet Home
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
PARK & TREE COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
October 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
3225 Main Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local
government that will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of
the valuable assets available, we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and
asks the public to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the
live stream. To view the meeting live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you
don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting
ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 423 585 844#
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Time Reports
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) 2026-09-15 Park & Tree Committee Meeting Minutes
Public Comment
This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the P …
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
3225 Main Street, Sweet Home
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:15
General
City Council to discuss real property transactions
The City Council is meeting in executive session to conduct deliberations regarding real property transactions. This session is closed to the public, and no formal actions may be taken during the meeting.
- Deliberations regarding real property transactions pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e)
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City Hall,, Sweet Home
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
October 13, 2026, 5:15 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Please silence all cell phones.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local
government that will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of
the valuable assets available, we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
Executive Sessions are closed to the public. There will be no live-stream of this
meeting.
I.
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
II.
Roll Call
III.
Executive Session
The Sweet Home City Council Executive Session is held pursuant to: ORS
192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing
body to negotiate real property transactions. Official representation of the news
media and designated staff shall be allowed to attend the Executive Session. All
other members of the audience are asked to remain outside the room during the
Executive Session. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed
not to report on any of the discus …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to hold work session on Commercial Exterior Improvement Program
The City Council will meet to conduct a work session regarding the Commercial Exterior Improvement Program (CEIP).
- Work Session: Commercial Exterior Improvement Program (CEIP)
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City Hall,, Sweet Home
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advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
City of Sweet Home
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
October 13, 2026, 5:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Wifi Passcode: guestwifi
Please silence all cell phones. Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local
government that will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of
the valuable assets available, we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is
streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider
this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. View the
meeting live here. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call 971-203-2871
and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID:
635 790 974
This video stream and call-in options are allowed under Council Rules, meet the
requirements of Oregon Public Meeting Law, and have been approved by the Mayor
and Chairperson of the meeting.
I. …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to consider declaring a state of emergency
The City Council will discuss canceling the Mountain View Multi-Use Path Project and declaring a state of emergency. The body is also reviewing contracts for city attorney services and engineering for the Ames Creek retaining wall.
- Cancellation of the Mountain View Multi-Use Path Project
- Resolution No. 19 for 2026 declaring a state of emergency
- Contract for Ames Creek Retaining Wall Engineering
- Contract for City Attorney Services
- Adoption of the Action Plan for the FY 2025 Audit
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advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
City of Sweet Home
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Wifi Passcode: guestwifi
Please silence all cell phones. Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local
government that will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of
the valuable assets available, we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is
streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider
this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. View the
meeting live here. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call 971-203-2871
and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID:
882 329 760
This video stream and call-in options are allowed under Council Rules, meet the
requirements of Oregon Public Meeting Law, and have been approved by the Mayor
and Chairperson of the meeting.
I. …
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 16:30
Library Board
Sweet Home Library Board to discuss meeting schedule
The Library Board will review reports and statistics for August and September 2026. The board will also review the first quarter fiscal report for FY 2026-2027 and discuss the meeting schedule.
- August and September 2026 Director's Report and statistics
- FY 2026-2027 Quarter 1 Library Fiscal Report
- Meeting schedule discussion
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advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
LIBRARY BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
October 8, 2026, 4:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Wifi Passcode: guestwifi
Please silence all cell phones. Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local
government that will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of
the valuable assets available, we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home does not typically utilize a live-stream for its meetings but can
upon request; please contact
[email protected] to request a link at least 24
hours in advance of the meeting.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Review & Approval of Minutes
a) 2026-07-09 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Report of the Library Services Director
a) Director's Report – August & September 2026
Statistics
a) Statistics – August & September 2026
Fiscal Report
a) FY 2026-2027 Quarter 1 Library Fiscal Report
New Business
a) Meeting Schedule Discussion
Adjournment
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
City Hall,, Sweet Home
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 16:00
Community Health Committee
Community Health Committee to discuss fitness court and health fair
The Community Health Committee will review a recap of the Health Fair and discuss Fitness Court construction. The meeting includes a presentation from the Oregon Health Authority Medicaid Division.
- Health Fair recap
- Fitness Court construction
- Presentation by Misha Mayers of the Oregon Health Authority Medicaid Division
- QPR Suicide Prevention Training scheduled for 12/7
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The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you have a disability that requires accommodation,
advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
COMMUNITY HEALTH
COMMITTEE AGENDA
September 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-
203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 585 565
49
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
a)
2026-07-22 Community Health Committee Meeting …
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Sweet Home City Council to hold executive session on labor and property
The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will conduct deliberations regarding labor negotiations and real property transactions.
- Labor negotiations deliberations
- Real property transactions deliberations
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The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you have a disability that requires accommodation,
advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
AGENDA
September 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
WIFI Passcode: guestwifi
PLEASE silence all cell phones – Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Please sign in if you wish to speak as Executive Sessions are not open to the public.
Meeting Information
Executive Sessions are closed to the public. There will be no live-stream of this meeting.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Executive Session
The Sweet Home City Council Executive Session is held pursuant to:
ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on
labor negotiations; and
ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate
real property transactions.
Official representation of the news media and designated staff shall be allowed to attend the Executive
Session. All other members of the audience are asked to remain outside the room during the Executive
Session. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the
discussions during Executive Session, except to state …
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to review Capital Improvement Projects
The City Council will hold a work session to review Capital Improvement Projects. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Work Session: Capital Improvement Project Review
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The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you have a disability that requires accommodation,
advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
September 22, 2026, 5:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
WIFI Passcode: guestwifi
PLEASE silence all cell phones – Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. To view the meeting
live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-
2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 586 595 184
This video stream and call in options are allowed under Council Rules, meet the requirements for Oregon
Public Meeting Law, and have been appr …
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to consider sale of 1244 Long Street and new labor agreement
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed sale of 1244 Long Street. The body is also considering a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME and a street closure for the Harvest Festival.
- Public hearing on the proposed sale of 1244 Long Street
- Resolution No. 18 for 2026 regarding the Harvest Festival 14th Avenue closure
- Approval of the 2026-2029 AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
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The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you have a disability that requires accommodation,
advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
September 22, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
WIFI Passcode: guestwifi
PLEASE silence all cell phones – Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. There will be
opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed
by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 635 790 974
This video stream and call in options are allowed under Council Rules, meet th …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
Park & Tree Committee to discuss Sankey Park and 2027 cleanup scheduling
The Park & Tree Committee will review updates on Sankey Park Phase III and the City Hall Fitness Park. The body will also discuss the Harvest Festival and schedule the 2027 Park Clean Up and Park Day.
- Sankey Park Phase III
- City Hall Fitness Park
- Harvest Festival
- 2027 Park Clean Up and Park Day Scheduling
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The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you have a disability that requires accommodation,
advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
PARK & TREE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
3225 Main Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
WIFI Passcode: guestwifi
PLEASE silence all cell phones – Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-
203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 423 585
844#
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Time Reports
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a)
2026-08-18 Park & Tree Committee Meeting Minute …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to consider naming 3101 Zelkova Street as Quarry Park
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the naming of a city location. The body is also reviewing contracts for city prosecution services and water treatment plant generators.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 17 for 2026 to name 3101 Zelkova Street 'Quarry Park'
- Contract for City Prosecution Services
- Equipment and services contracts for the Water Treatment Plant Generators Project
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The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you have a disability that requires accommodation,
advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
September 08, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
WIFI Passcode: guestwifi
PLEASE silence all cell phones – Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. There will be
opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed
by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 882 329 760
This video stream and call in options are allowed under Council Rules, meet th …
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hold hearings on subdivision and conditional use applications
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a final plat extension and a conditional use application. The body will also review meeting minutes from August 20, 2026.
- Public hearing: Subdivision SD23-01 Final Plat Extension
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Application CU26-02 Staff Report
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The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you have a disability that requires accommodation,
advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
September 03, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
WIFI Passcode: guestwifi
PLEASE silence all cell phones – Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that will provide
infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available, we will be responsive to the
community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-
203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 246 156
257#
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Commissioners
Public Comment. This is an opportunity for members of the p …
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to hold executive session regarding personnel employment
The City Council is meeting in an executive session closed to the public. The body will consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent.
- Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) regarding personnel employment
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✓ Decided: City Council held executive session regarding personnel
The City Council met in executive session to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. No formal actions were taken during this session.
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The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you have a disability that requires accommodation,
advanced notice is requested by notifying the City Manager’s Office at 541-367-8969.
CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
AGENDA
August 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
WIFI Passcode: guestwifi
PLEASE silence all cell phones – Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Please sign in if you wish to speak as Executive Sessions are not open to the public.
Meeting Information
Executive Sessions are closed to the public. There will be no live-stream of this meeting.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Executive Session
The Sweet Home City Council Executive Session is held pursuant to:
ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual
agent.
Official representation of the news media and designated staff shall be allowed to attend the Executive
Session. All other members of the audience are asked to remain outside the room during the Executive
Session. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the
discussions during Executive Session, except to state the general subject of the session as previously
announced. No formal actions may be taken in Executive Session.
Formal actions to be taken, if any, as a resul …
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
e CITY COUNCIL
Sweet Home EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
August 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
CS Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.
Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Council President Josh Thorstad
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Ken Bronson
Councilor Aaron Hegge
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
ABSENT
Councilor Dylan Richards
STAFF
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Cecily Hope Pretty, Deputy City Manager
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
MEDIA
Sarah Brown, The New Era
Executive Session
Mayor Coleman read the Executive Session statement at 5:01 PM.
The Sweet Home City Council Executive Session is held pursuant to:
ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual
agent.
Official representation of the news media and designated staff shall be allowed to attend the Executive
Session. All other members of the audience are asked to remain outside the room during the Executive
Session. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the
discussions during Executive Session, except to state the general subject of the session as previously
announced. No formal actions may be taken in Executive Session.
Formal actions to be taken, if any, as a result of the Executive Session will be conducted during the
Council's regular session.
Adjournment
There being no further discussion, the meeting wa …
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to adopt 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities
The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 16 for 2026 regarding state legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities. The body will also review a municipal court judge employment contract and a bill dispute for 1207 Long Street.
- Resolution No. 16 for 2026: 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities
- Municipal Court Judge Employment Contract
- Bill dispute for 1207 Long Street
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✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2027-2028 state legislative priorities
The City Council approved Resolution No. 16 for 2026 to establish legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities. Council also voted to waive late fees for a resident's utility bill dispute contingent on a payment plan.
- Approved 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities via Resolution No. 16 for 2026 (7-0)
- Approved waiver of late fees for 1207 Long Street utility bill and requirement of a three-payment plan (4-3)
- Approved Consent Agenda, including Municipal Court Judge Employment Contract and 2026-08-11 minutes (7-0)
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
August 25, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. There will be
opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed
by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 635 790 974
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
August 25, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective loca! government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
I. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
Ul. Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Council President Josh Thorstad
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Ken Bronson
Councilor Aaron Hegge
Councilor Dylan Richards
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
STAFF
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Cecily Hope Pretty, Deputy City Manager
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
Angela Clegg, Planning & Building Manager
Megan Dazey, Library Services Director
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Cindi Robeck, Financial Operations Manager
Dominic Valloni, Interim Public Works Director
MEDIA
Sarah Brown, The New Era
GUESTS
Gary Jarvis, 2941 Foothills Drive, Sweet Home, OR 97386
Jon Suh, 1207 Long Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
Ul. Consent Agenda
a) | Request for Council Action — Municipal Court Judge Employment Contract
Approval of Minutes:
a) 2026-08-11 City Council Work Session Minutes
Council President Thorstad moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Counci …
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to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Hegge seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
7 yea
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Augsburger yea · Bronson yea · Hegge yea · Richards yea · Sanchez yea
[context] The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Coleman yea · Augsburger yea · Richards yea · Sanchez yea
Resolution No. 16 for 2026. Councilor Richards seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
7 yea
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Augsburger yea · Bronson yea · Hegge yea · Richards yea · Sanchez yea
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on Application SDR26-01
The Planning Commission will meet to review and potentially decide on Application SDR26-01. The body will also review meeting minutes from July 2, 2026, and receive staff updates.
- Public hearing for Application SDR26-01
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves outdoor community space for public library
The Planning Commission approved application SDR26-01 to redevelop the former Santiam Garden Center into an outdoor community space for the Sweet Home Public Library. The project includes demolishing existing structures to create an open activity area with fencing and shade structures.
- Approved application SDR26-01 for community space at 1211 Long Street (5-0)
- Approved July 2, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
August 20, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that will provide
infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available, we will be responsive to the
community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-
203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 306 824
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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Commissioners
Public Comment. This is an opportunity for members of the publ …
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
August 20, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM
Roll Call of Commissioners
PRESENT
Chair Laura Wood
Vice Chair Brandy Wysong-Frick
Commissioner Joe Graybill
Commissioner Daniel Tiel
Commissioner Nancy White
STAFF
Angela Clegg, Planning and Building Manager
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Megan Dazey, Library Director
Public Comment. None.
Meeting Minutes:
a)
2026-07-02 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve the July 2, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Vice Chair Wysong-Frick and
seconded by Commissioner Graybill. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYE: Chair Wood, Vice Chair Wysong-Frick, Commissioner Graybill, Commissioner Tiel,
Commissioner White
NAY: None
Public Hearings
a)
Application SDR26-01 Planning Commission Staff Report
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:31 PM
Chair Wood asked the Commissioners if they had any personal biases, conflicts of interest, or ex-
parte information. All commissioners answered no.
Chair Wood asked Manager Clegg to present the staff report. Manager Clegg reported that the
applicant seeks approval to redevelop the former Santiam Garden Center into an outdoor
community space supporting Sweet Home Public Library programs. The pro …
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motion to approve the July 2, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Vice Chair Wysong-Frick and seconded by Commissioner Graybill. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Wood yea · Wysong-Frick yea · Graybill yea · Tiel yea · White yea
motion to approve application SDR26-01 was made by Commissioner White and was seconded by Commissioner Graybill. The motion was carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Wood yea · Wysong-Frick yea · Graybill yea · Tiel yea · White yea
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
Park & Tree Committee to discuss Sankey Park Phase III
The Park & Tree Committee will meet to review updates on Sankey Park Phase III and monthly clean-up efforts. The committee will also receive a report regarding Health Fair outreach.
- Sankey Park Phase III
- Monthly Clean Up
- Health Fair Outreach Report
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
PARK & TREE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
August 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
3225 Main Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
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203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 423 585
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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Time Reports
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a)
2026-07-21 Park & Tree Committee Meeting Minutes …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to hold work session on 2027-2028 legislative priorities
The City Council will meet to discuss legislative priorities for the 2027-2028 period. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Work session regarding 2027-2028 Legislative Priorities
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✓ Decided: City Council reaches consensus on 2027-2028 legislative priorities
The City Council identified five legislative priorities to submit to the League of Oregon Cities for the upcoming long session. These priorities focus on infrastructure, disaster planning, land use, economic development, and cybersecurity.
- Consensus reached to support water and wastewater infrastructure funding
- Consensus reached to support investment in community resilience and disaster planning
- Consensus reached to support land availability and land use streamlining
- Consensus reached to support strengthening economic and workforce development
- Consensus reached to support municipal cybersecurity proficiency
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
August 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. There will be
opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed
by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 999 029 853
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MINUTES
August 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
IL. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM.
I. Roll Call
PRESENT
Council President Josh Thorstad
Councilor Ken Bronson
Councilor Dylan Richards
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
ABSENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Aaron Hegge
STAFF
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Cecily Hope Pretty, Deputy City Manager
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
Angela Clegg, Planning & Building Manager
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
I. Work Session
a) 2027-2028 Legislative Priorities
City Manager Ogden stated that the League of Oregon Cities was requesting member cities to submit
their top five legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session based on policy proposals from
seven committees. He noted that staff were seeking consensus on those priorities. He highlighted the
following responses from three Councilors in response to an internal survey sent to City Council on July
20":
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to hold public hearing on City Attorney services
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an upcoming City Attorney vacancy and three Requests for Proposal for legal services. The body will also consider a resolution for traffic control signs and a bill dispute for 1207 Long Street.
- Public Hearing on City Attorney, City Prosecution, and Labor Attorney Services
- Request for Council Action regarding a bill dispute for 1207 Long Street
- Resolution No. 15 for 2026: Approving Traffic Control “Stop” Signs
- Third Reading of Ordinance No. 3 for 2026 (Ordinance No. 1341) amending SHMC 2.04.030 Nominations
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✓ Decided: City Council approves new stop signs for three subdivisions
The City Council approved Resolution No. 15 for 2026 to install traffic control stop signs in the Mountain River, Coulter, and Clearwater subdivisions. A proposed amendment to the City Municipal Code regarding nominations failed to pass, and a utility bill dispute was postponed.
- Approved Resolution No. 15 for 2026 for stop signs in Mountain River, Coulter, and Clearwater subdivisions (5-0)
- Approved July 28, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Postponed decision on utility bill dispute for 1207 Long Street (5-0)
- Failed to adopt Ordinance No. 3 for 2026 regarding SHMC 2.04.030 Nominations (3-2)
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. There will be
opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed
by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 882 329 760
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
L Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
I. Roll Call
PRESENT
Council President Josh Thorstad
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Ken Bronson
Councilor Dylan Richards
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
ABSENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Councilor Aaron Hegge
STAFF
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Cecily Hope Pretty, Deputy City Manager
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
Angela Clegg, Planning & Building Manager
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Cindi Robeck, Financial Operations Manager
Dominic Valloni, Interim Public Works Director
Ml. Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes:
a) 2026-07-28 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilor Richards moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Augsburger seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following votes:
AYE: Thorstad, Augsburger, Bronson, Richards, Sanchez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Coleman, Hegge
IV. Recognition of Visitors & Hearing of Petitions
a) Public Hearing — City Attorney Services
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Ordinance No. 3 for 2026. Councilor Richards seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea · 1 nay
Thorstad yea · Augsburger yea · Bronson yea · Richards yea · Sanchez nay
Ordinance No. 3 for 2026. Councilor Richards seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following vote:
3 yea · 2 nay
Thorstad yea · Augsburger yea · Bronson yea · Richards nay · Sanchez nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to consider amendment to SHMC 2.04.030
The City Council will meet to discuss city department reports and committee updates. The body is scheduled to take action on a second reading of Ordinance No. 3 for 2026.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 3 for 2026 to amend SHMC 2.04.030
- Review of FY 2026 End of Year Financial Report & Quarterly Investment Report
- Review of June 2026 Planning & Building Report
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✓ Decided: City Council schedules third reading for Ordinance No. 3 for 2026
The City Council approved the consent agenda and scheduled a third reading for an ordinance amending SHMC 2.04.030. The Finance Director reported that the City's finances are in good health.
- Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
- Scheduled third reading of Ordinance No. 3 for 2026 (5-1)
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
July 28, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
I.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. There will be
opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed
by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 635 790 974
This video stream and call in options are allowed under Council Rules, meet the …
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
Sweet Home MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
I. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
Il. Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Council President Josh Thorstad
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Ken Bronson
Councilor Aaron Hegge (virtual)
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
ABSENT
Councilor Dylan Richards
STAFF
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Cecily Hope Pretty, Deputy City Manager
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
Matt Brown, Finance Director (contracted)
Angela Clegg, Planning & Building Manager
Megan Dazey, Library Services Director
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Dominic Valloni, Interim Public Works Director
IH. Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes:
a) 2026-07-14 City Council Executive Session Minutes
b) 2026-07-14 City Council Work Session Minutes
c) 2026-07-14 City Council Meeting Minutes
Council President Thorstad moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Sanchez seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ordinance No. 3 for 2026 by title only at the following City Council meeting. Councilor President Thorstad seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea · 1 nay
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Augsburger yea · Bronson yea · Hegge yea · Sanchez nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 16:00
Community Health Committee
Community Health Committee to discuss Health Fair and National Night Out
The Community Health Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss ongoing goals. The agenda includes updates on the Health Fair and potential participation in National Night Out.
- Health Fair update
- Review of Committee Goals
- National Night Out participation
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
COMMUNITY HEALTH
COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-
203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: # 588
565 49
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
a)
2026-06-24 Community Health Committee Meeting Min …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 16:00
Park & Tree Committee
Park & Tree Committee to discuss Sankey Park Phase III and EAB traps
The Park & Tree Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive a Beautification Committee update. The body will discuss old business regarding Sankey Park Phase III, park clean-up reports, and EAB traps.
- Sankey Park Phase III
- EAB Traps
- Monthly Park Clean Up Report
- Beautification Committee Update
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✓ Decided: Park & Tree Committee approves June meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. Members discussed updates on Sankey Park Phase III, EAB traps, and the potential for a disc golf park at Quarry Park, but no other formal actions were taken.
- Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes with corrections (6-0)
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
PARKS & TREE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
July 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
3225 Main Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-
203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 423 585
844#
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Park and Tree Committee Members:
Time Reports
Meeting Minutes
a)
2026-06-16 Park & Tree Comm …
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
PARK & TREE COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
3225 Main Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM.
Roll Call of Park & Tree Committee Members
PRESENT
Chair Matthew Bechtel
Vice Chair Lena Tucker
Committee Member Deena Bechtel
Committee Member Melanie Jones
Committee Member Debra Northern
Committee Member Scott Swanson
STAFF
Cecily Hope Pretty, Deputy City Manager
Sean Hegge, Public Works Operations Lead
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Dominic Valloni, Interim Public Works Director
Time Reports
Chair Bechtel provided time reports to staff.
No action was required for this item.
Meeting Minutes
a)
2026-06-16 Park & Tree Committee Meeting Minutes
Committee Member Jones noted a misspelling and moved to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2026
Park & Tree Committee meeting with corrections. Committee Member Bechtel seconded the motion. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYE: M. Bechtel, Tucker, D. Bechtel, Jones, Northern, Swanson
NAY: None
Public Comment
There was n …
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to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2026 Park & Tree Committee meeting with corrections. Committee Member Bechtel seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
6 yea
M. Bechtel yea · Tucker yea · D. Bechtel yea · Jones yea · Northern yea · Swanson yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to hold work session on City Attorney services
The City Council will conduct a work session regarding City Attorney services. The discussion includes a memo on services and a Request for Proposals (RFP), as well as the City Attorney job description.
- Work session on City Attorney Service and RFP
- Review of City Attorney Job Description
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✓ Decided: City Council agrees to seek new legal services via three RFPs
The City Council reached a consensus to issue three separate Requests for Proposal (RFP) for general legal services, prosecution, and labor negotiations following the departure of City Attorney Blair Larsen. The RFPs will be open for three weeks using previous selection criteria.
- Consensus to issue three RFPs for general legal services, prosecution, and labor negotiations
- Consensus to keep RFPs open for three weeks
- Consensus to use previous selection criteria for the RFPs
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
I.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. To view the meeting
live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-
2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 689 560 927
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Public Meeting Law, and have been appro …
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MINUTES
July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
I. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 5:41 PM.
i. Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Council President Josh Thorstad
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Ken Bronson (virtual)
Councilor Aaron Hegge
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
ABSENT
Councilor Dylan Richards
STAFF .
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
Angela Clegg, Planning & Building Manager
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
118 Work Session: City Attorney Services
City Manager Ogden stated that City Attorney Larsen accepted a role elsewhere and that he had some
recommendations on how to move forward with City Attorney services in his absence.
City Attorney Larsen stated that he currently provided legal services outside of labor negotiations, which
were provided by an outside attorney. He noted that there were three main legal service areas needed by
the City: general legal services (ex. contracts, Ordinances, land use, and general legal guid …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to hold executive session on real property transactions
The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will conduct deliberations regarding the negotiation of real property transactions.
- Deliberations on real property transactions pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e)
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✓ Decided: City Council held executive session regarding real property transactions
The City Council met in executive session to conduct deliberations regarding real property transactions. No formal actions were taken during this session.
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
AGENDA
June 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Please sign in if you wish to speak as Executive Sessions are not open to the public.
Meeting Information
Executive Sessions are closed to the public. There will be no live-stream of this meeting.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Executive Session
The Sweet Home City Council Executive Session is held pursuant to:
ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the public body to negotiate real
property transactions.
Official representation of the news media and designated staff shall be allowed to attend the Executive
Session. All other members of the audience are asked to remain outside the room during the Executive
Session. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the
discussions during Executive Session, except to state the general subject of the session as previously
announced. No formal actions may be taken in Executive Session.
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
July 14, 2026, 5:00 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.
Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Council President Josh Thorstad
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Aaron Hegge
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
ABSENT
Councilor Ken Bronson
Councilor Dylan Richards
STAFF
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
Executive Session
Mayor Coleman read the Executive Session statement at 5:00 PM:
The Sweet Home City Council Executive Session is held pursuant to:
ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the public body to negotiate real
property transactions.
Official representation of the news media and designated staff shall be allowed to attend the Executive
Session. All other members of the audience are asked to remain outside the room during the Executive
Session. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the
discussions during Executive Session, except to state the general subject of the session as previously
announced. No formal actions may be taken in Executive Session.
Formal actions to be taken, if any, as a result of the Executive Session will be conducted during the
Council's regular session.
Adjournment
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:37 PM.
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City Council
City Council to consider updating business and dealer ordinances
The City Council will discuss several administrative updates, including a new investment policy and a tax collection agreement. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding nominations and the regulation of bicycle, secondhand, and taxi dealers.
- Resolution No. 14 for 2026: Adopting the City of Sweet Home Investment Policy
- Naming of 3101 Zelkova Street
- Resolution No. 13 for 2026: Street closures for National Night Out
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Department of Revenue for Transient Lodging Tax Collection
- Ordinance No. 2 for 2026: Repealing SHMC 5.08 Bicycle Dealers and amending codes for Social Games, Taxicabs, and Secondhand Dealers
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✓ Decided: City Council approves new tax collection agreement and updates municipal codes
The City Council approved an agreement for the Oregon Department of Revenue to collect Transient Lodging Tax. Council also passed an ordinance updating regulations for social games, taxicabs, and secondhand dealers, and began the process of aligning nomination codes with state law.
- Approved intergovernmental agreement for Oregon Department of Revenue to collect Transient Lodging Tax (5-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 13 for 2026 regarding National Night Out street closures (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2 for 2026 updating codes for social games, taxicabs, and secondhand dealers, and repealing bicycle dealer code (6-0)
- Conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 3 for 2026 to align nomination codes with state law (5-1)
- Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Reached consensus for staff to begin public naming process for 3101 Zelkova Street
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
July 14, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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PLEASE silence all cell phones – Anyone who wishes to speak, please sign in.
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
I.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. There will be
opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed
by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 882 329 760
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
July 14, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Il. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
15 Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Council President Josh Thorstad
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Ken Bronson (virtual)
Councilor Aaron Hegge
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
ABSENT
Councilor Dylan Richards
STAFF
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
Angela Clegg, Planning & Building Manger
Megan Dazey, Library Services Director
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Dominic Valloni, Interim Public Works Director
Hl. Consent Agenda
a) Request for Council Action — Resolution No. 14 for 2026 — Adopting the City of Sweet Home
Investment Policy
Approval of Minutes:
b) 2026-06-23 City Council Meeting Minutes
Council President Thorstad moved to approve the minutes of the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting.
Councilor Hegge seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYE: Coleman, Thorstad, Augsburger, Bronson, Hegge, Sanchez
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to approve the intergovernmental agreement as proposed. Council President Thorstad seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea · 1 nay
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Augsburger yea · Bronson yea · Hegge yea · Sanchez nay
Ordinance No. 3 for 2026. Councilor Hegge seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea · 1 nay
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Augsburger yea · Bronson yea · Hegge yea · Sanchez nay
Ordinance No. 3 for 2026 by title only at the following Council meeting. Councilor Hegge seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea · 1 nay
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Augsburger yea · Bronson yea · Hegge yea · Sanchez nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 16:30
Library Board
Library Board to discuss 1211 Long Street
The Library Board will review the June 2026 Director's report and statistics. The board is also scheduled to discuss new business regarding 1211 Long Street.
- Discussion of 1211 Long Street
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
LIBRARY BOARD
AGENDA
July 09, 2026, 4:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home does not typically utilize a live-stream for its meetings but can upon request;
please contact
[email protected] to request a link at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Review & Approval of Minutes
a)
2026-05-21 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Report of the Library Services Director
a)
Director's Report – June 2026
Statistics
a)
Statistics – June 2026
New Business
a)
1211 Long Street
Adjournment
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on VR26-04
The Planning Commission will meet to review the staff report for VR26-04 during a public hearing. The body will also consider the meeting minutes from May 21, 2026.
- Public hearing for VR26-04
- Review of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves variance for 1178 46th Avenue
The Planning Commission approved a variance allowing a development agreement instead of immediate half-street improvements at 1178 46th Avenue. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from May 21, 2026.
- Approved Application VR26-04 to allow a development agreement in place of half-street improvements at 1178 46th Avenue (4-0)
- Approved May 21, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
July 02, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that will provide
infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available, we will be responsive to the
community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-
203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 246 156
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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Commissioners
Public Comment. This is an opportunity for members of the public …
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 02, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM
Roll Call of Commissioners
PRESENT
Vice Chair Brandy Wysong-Frick
Commissioner Joe Graybill
Commissioner Daniel Tiel
Commissioner Nancy White
ABSENT
Chairperson Laura Wood
Commissioner Henry Wolthuis
STAFF:
Angela Clegg, Planning and Building Manager
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Public Comment. None
Meeting Minutes:
a) 2026-05-21 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve May 21, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Commissioner White and
seconded by Commissioner Graybill. The motion carried by the following vote:
Voting Yea: Vice Chair Wysong-Frick, Commissioner Graybill, Commissioner Tiel,
Commissioner White
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Chairperson Wood, Commissioner Wolthuis
Public Hearings
a) \VR26-04 Staff Report Presented to the Planning Commission
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:33 PM
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Vice Chair Wysong-Frick asked the Commissioners if they had any personal biases,
conflicts of interest, or ex-parte information. All commissioners …
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motion to approve May 21, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Graybill. The motion carried by the following vote: Voting
4 yea
Wysong-Frick yea · Graybill yea · Tiel yea · White Voting yea
motion to approve Application VR26-04 was made by Commissioner Graybill and was seconded by Commissioner Teil. The motion was carried by the following vote: Voting
4 yea
Wysong-Frick yea · Graybill yea · Tiel yea · White Voting yea
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 16:00
Community Health Committee
Community Health Committee to discuss micro-grants and National Night Out
The Community Health Committee will meet to receive an update on the Health Fair and discuss new business. The agenda includes an announcement regarding micro-grants and planning for National Night Out.
- Health Fair update
- Micro-grant announcement
- National Night Out discussion
- Presentation by Community Services Officer Sean Morgan
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✓ Decided: Community Health Committee approves May meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken, though the committee received updates on a $2,500 AARP micro-grant and a presentation on homelessness services.
- Approved May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
COMMITTEE AGENDA
June 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
The City of Sweet Home is streaming the meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public
to consider this option. There will be opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting
live, online visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov. If you don't have access to the internet you can call in to 971-
203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: # 588
565 49
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
a)
2026-05-27 Community Health Committee Meeting Min …
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM.
Roll Call
PRESENT
Chair Kelsey Ann Wray
Vice Chair Bob Dalton
Committee Member Dr. Larry Horton
Committee Member Dick Knowles
Committee Member Shirley Schumacher
Committee Member Wanda Jones
ABSENT
Committee Member Michael Grenz
STAFF
Cecily Hope Pretty, Deputy City Manager
Jennifer Gaspard, Community Services Officer
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Sean Morgan, Community Services Officer
Approval of Minutes
a) 2026-05-27 Community Health Committee Meeting Minutes
Committee Member Jones moved to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2026 Community Health
Committee meeting. Committee Member Knowles seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYE: Wray, Dalton, Horton, Jones, Knowles, Schumacher
NAY: None
ABSENT: Grenz
Recognition of Visitors / Public Comment
There were no visitors to be heard.
Old Business
a) Health Fair Update
Vice Chair Dalton stated he …
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to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2026 Community Health Committee meeting. Committee Member Knowles seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
6 yea
Wray yea · Dalton yea · Horton yea · Jones yea · Knowles yea · Schumacher yea
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to consider purchase of 1211 Long Street
The Sweet Home City Council will discuss the purchase of a property at 1211 Long Street. The body will also consider renewing insurance policies and a first reading of an ordinance affecting business regulations.
- Authorization for the purchase of 1211 Long Street
- Renewal of CIS Insurance Policies
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2 for 2026 regarding bicycle dealers, social games, taxicabs, and secondhand dealers
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✓ Decided: City Council approves $85,000 purchase of 1211 Long Street
The City Council approved the purchase of a former garden center for library programming using donated funds. Council also completed the first and second readings of an ordinance to modernize the Municipal Code.
- Approved purchase of 1211 Long Street for $85,000 (5-0)
- Approved renewal of CIS Insurance Policies (5-0)
- Approved June 9, 2026, Executive, Work, and City Council meeting minutes (5-0)
- Completed first reading of Ordinance No. 2 for 2026 to modernize Municipal Code (5-0)
- Completed second reading of Ordinance No. 2 for 2026 by title only (5-0)
- Scheduled third reading of Ordinance No. 2 for 2026 for the next meeting (5-0)
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
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Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Meeting Information
This meeting is open to the public in person and virtually. The City of Sweet Home is streaming the
meeting via the Microsoft Teams platform and asks the public to consider this option. There will be
opportunity for public input via the live stream. To view the meeting live, visit http://live.sweethomeor.gov.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call in to 971-203-2871 and enter the meeting ID followed
by the # sign to be logged in to the call. Meeting ID: 635 790 974
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CITY OF SWEET HOME
CITY COUNCIL
Sweet Home MEETING MINUTES
June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Sweet Home City Hall, 3225 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Mission Statement
The City of Sweet Home will work to build an economically strong community with an efficient and effective local government that
will provide infrastructure and essential services to the citizens we serve. As efficient stewards of the valuable assets available,
we will be responsive to the community while planning and preparing for the future.
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was cailed to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Susan Coleman
Council President Thorstad
Councilor Aaron Hegge (virtual)
Councilor Dylan Richards
Councilor Angelita Sanchez
ABSENT
Councilor Chelsea Augsburger
Councilor Ken Bronson
STAFF
Jason Ogden, City Manager / Police Chief
Cecily Hope Pretty, Deputy City Manager
Blair Larsen, City Attorney
Angela Clegg, Planning & Building Manager
Megan Dazey, Library Services Director
Adam Leisinger, Special Projects Manager
Greg Springman, Public Works Advisor
MEDIA
Sarah Brown, The New Era
GUESTS
Lynn Coon, Junction City, OR 97448
Karen Norton, 235 Owasso Drive, Eugene, OR 97404
Les Poole, Sweet Home, OR 97386
Consent Agenda
a) Request for Council Action — Approving the Renewal of CIS Insurance Policies
b) Approval of Minutes:
2026-06-09 City Council Executive Session Minutes
2026-06-09 City Council Work Session Minutes
2026-06-09 City Council Meeting Minutes
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to approve the Consent Agenda. Council President Thorstad seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Hegge yea · Richards yea · Sanchez yea
to approve the purchase as proposed. Councilor Sanchez seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Hegge yea · Richards yea · Sanchez yea
Ordinance No. 2 for 2026. Councilor Richards seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Hegge yea · Richards yea · Sanchez yea
Ordinance No. 2 for 2026 by title only Councilor Richards seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Hegge yea · Richards yea · Sanchez yea
Ordinance No. 2 for 2026 by title only at the following City Council meeting. Council President Thorstad seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Coleman yea · Thorstad yea · Hegge yea · Richards yea · Sanchez yea
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.7M | T2, INC. Department of Agriculture · E176, RED, ORDEF000438, TUBG, TUB GRINDER; E173, RED, ORDEF000438, LOG |
| $341,000 | MELCHER LOGGING CO INC Department of Agriculture · MELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240195 E5016 |
| $315,797 | BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC Department of Agriculture · BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC CAKNF006679 C29 |
| $279,282 | BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC Department of Agriculture · BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC WYBTF002416 C29 |
| $260,922 | STAFFORD RELOAD, INC. Department of Agriculture · E43, PYRAMID, ORWIF240210, FORW, FORWARDER; |
| $252,030 | R & L EXCAVATING INC Department of Agriculture · R & L EXCAVATING INC ORWIF240195 E46 |
| $242,199 | BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC Department of Agriculture · BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC ORWIF250322 C50 |
| $241,651 | BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC Department of Agriculture · BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC CAANF243334 C69 |
| $236,718 | BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC Department of Agriculture · BIG BARK CHIPPER SERVICES LLC ORWIF250322 C49 |
| $231,000 | MELCHER LOGGING CO INC Department of Agriculture · MELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF250322 E215 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
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