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La Grande, Oregon

La Grande   Oregon average (US Census ACS)
Population13,059
Per-capita income$29,491
Median home value$244,200
Typical home value $306,705 +5.3% yr/yr · +35.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
📰 Resúmenes

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Mon Jul 13, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss service fees in work session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss service fees with the city manager and department staff. No formal decisions or votes will occur; any action on the topic would be placed on a future regular session agenda.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Work Session Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can view the Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA A work session serves as an informal setting for discussing topics of mutual interest and exchanging ideas with staff. It is not intended for making decisions or directing staff toward specific actions, except to identify additional information the Council may wish to review later. Because no decisions are made, voting does not occur during these sessions. If a topic discussed requires formal action, it will be added to a future Regular Session Agenda for voting. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, work sessions are open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin B. Rock, Mayor 2. SERVICE FEE DISCUSSION ~ John O’Brien, City Manager ~ City Department Staff 3. ADJOURN 7:30 p.m. ______________________________________ Stacey M. Stockhoff City Recorder [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 9, 2026

Landmarks Commission

La Comisión de Monumentos revisará la adecuación histórica de un patio en la azotea en 1415 Jefferson Avenue

La Comisión de Monumentos de La Grande llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar la adecuación histórica de un patio propuesto en la azotea en 1415 Jefferson Avenue. Otros puntos de la agenda son de rutina: aprobación de las actas del 12 de marzo de 2026, comentarios del público y comentarios del personal/comisión.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE Landmarks Commission Regular Session T hursday , July 9 , 20 2 6 6:00 p.m. Th is meeting is available for watching Live (or viewed later) on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA a. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CAL L 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairperson asks if there are any additions or changes to the Agenda (NO MOTION NEEDED) 3 . CONSENT A GENDA a. Consider: Approving Minutes of the March 12 , 202 6 meeting . 4 . PUBLIC COMMENTS Individuals who wish to comment on any item printed on this Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion. Individuals who wish to speak about non-Agenda items may do so during this portion of the Agenda. Please print your name and address on the Public Comments Sign-in Sheet, located on the podium. When addressing the Commission, speak loudly and clearly and state your name. Persons interested in providing virtual public comments shall contact City Staff at 5 or by calling 541-962-1307 no later than 5: 00 pm the day prior to meeting to make arrangements . In the event the Chairperson does not announce a time limit for comments, each speaker is asked to confine their comments to three minutes in length, whether the comments are in-person or virtual. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6 . PUBLIC HEARING a. Consideration of historical appropriateness for a roof patio at 1 415 Jefferson Avenue File Number: 489-26-000070 HLA Applicant: Sam Jacobson 7 . OLD BUSINESS 8 . CITY PLANNER COMMENTS 9 . COM [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 1, 2026

City Council

El Concejo Municipal analiza la inclusión en papeleta electoral de un impuesto a los combustibles, una ordenanza sobre acampamiento y contratos viales.

El La Grande City Council revisará varios puntos durante su sesión ordinaria del 1 de julio. Las acciones clave incluyen seleccionar una opción de impuesto a los combustibles local para la papeleta electoral de noviembre de 2026, llevar a cabo una segunda lectura de una ordenanza que establece zonas de exclusión y procedimientos de aplicación para el acampamiento en propiedad pública, y adjudicar contratos para la rehabilitación de alcantarillado y trabajos de hormigón en vías públicas. El concejo también aprobará un acuerdo de protección de líneas de servicio residenciales y revisará una solicitud de reubicación de la conducción principal de agua de Eastern Oregon University.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session Wednesday, July 1, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the Cit y’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOA liveTV. Per ORS 192.670(1), some Councilors may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to this REGULAR SESSION of the LA GRANDE CITY COUNCIL a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Council. Any Councilor so desir ing may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for Individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Busi ness portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; June 3, 2026 b. Consider: Approving OLCC Liquor License Application; The Rail Yard Bar, LLC c. Consider: Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Council in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Council. Individuals wishing to speak to the Council about non- Agenda items may do so d uring this Public Co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 1, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

La Agencia decidirá el papel de la comisión asesora en la planificación del cierre de la renovación urbana

La Agencia de Renovación Urbana considerará una moción para determinar el papel de la Comisión Asesora de Renovación Urbana en el proceso de planificación del cierre del distrito, incluyendo si se llevarán a cabo sesiones de trabajo conjuntas. La agencia también aprobará las actas de la sesión regular del 3 de junio de 2026. No hay audiencias públicas u otros asuntos sustantivos en la agenda.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Following City Council Regular Session (6 p.m. start) Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’ t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV . Per ORS 192.670(1), some Agency Members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Agency. Any Agency Member so desiring may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Business portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; June 3, 2026 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Agency in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Agency. Individuals wishing to speak to the Agency about non- Agenda items may do so during this Public Comments portion of the Agenda. Please print your name and address on the Public Comments Sign- in Sheet, located on the podium. When a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 29, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

Agencia votará sobre $160K en subvenciones para tres proyectos del centro

La Agencia de Renovación Urbana y la Comisión Asesora considerarán otorgar hasta $350,000 en fondos de subvenciones competitivas para tres proyectos bajo el programa Call for Projects 2026. Los tres solicitantes—Flying M Designs, Mountain West Plaza Phase 3 y Northwest Furniture—han solicitado un total de $160,129. No se recibirán comentarios públicos durante esta sesión especial dedicada exclusivamente a decisiones de financiamiento.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency and Urban Renewal Advisory Commission Special Session Monday, June 29, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoreqon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV. Per ORS 192.670(1), some members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY and URBAN RENEWAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (URAC) a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL This Special Session has been scheduled for the sole purpose of considering funding approval of applications submitted under the Call for Projects Program. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS There will be no public comments entertained this evening as this is a joint Special Session of the Urban Renewal Agency and Urban Renewal Advisory Commission for the sole purpose of considering funding applications for the Call for Projects Program. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Consider: Approving Funding for the 2026 “Call for Projects” Applications e Staff Report on Projects (in alphabetical order) i. Flying M Designs — 1423 Adams Avenue ii. Mountain West Plaza Phase 3 — 2510 Cove Avenue iii. Northwest Furniture — 215 Elm Street 5. ADJOURN Stacey M. Stockhoff City Recorder The Urban Renewal Agency reserves the right to convene an Executive Session fo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council

El Concejo revisa la enmienda de la carta para una posible remisión a las urnas en 2026

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir dos posibles remisiones a las urnas para la elección de noviembre de 2026: enmiendas a la Carta de la Ciudad y un impuesto local a la gasolina. No se tomarán decisiones formales, pero el concejo puede dar instrucciones para proceder con la inclusión de medidas en las urnas. Las enmiendas de la carta, que anteriormente fallaron en 2024, eliminarían los números de posición para los escaños del concejo, abolirían la elección primaria y cambiarían la forma en que se llenan las vacantes a mitad de mandato.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Work Session Monday, June 15, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can view the Work Session at the following link: https://www. youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA A work session serves as an informal setting for discussing topics of mutual interest and exchanging ideas with staff. It is not intended for making decisions or directing staff toward specific actions, except to identify additional information the Council may wish to review later. Because no decisions are made, voting does not occur during these sessions. If a topic discussed requires formal action, it will be added to a future Regular Session Agenda for voting. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, work sessions are open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin B. Rock, Mayor 2. CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT REFERRAL DISCUSSION ~ John O’Brien, City Manager ~ Stacey Stockhoff, City Recorder ~ Wyatt Baum, City Attorney 3. LOCAL GAS TAX REFERRAL DISCUSSION ~ John O’Brien, City Manager ~ Wyatt Baum, City Attorney 4. ADJOU [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026

City Council

El Concejo analiza la asociación con Eastern Oregon University y el proyecto de campo de béisbol de $6.6M

La sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal incluirá una discusión con funcionarios de Eastern Oregon University sobre la asociación de la universidad con la ciudad. Los temas incluyen el proyecto de capital Ballfield Complex de $6.6 millones, que comprende $4.1 millones ya comprometidos y $2.5 millones pendientes, así como planes más amplios de renovación de infraestructura del campus. No se tomarán acciones ni votos formales durante esta sesión.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Work Session Monday, June 8, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can view the Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA A work session serves as an informal setting for discussing topics of mutual interest and exchanging ideas with staff. It is not intended for making decisions or directing staff toward specific actions, except to identify additional information the Council may wish to review later. Because no decisions are made, voting does not occur during these sessions. If a topic discussed requires formal action, it will be added to a future Regular Session Agenda for voting. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, work sessions are open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin B. Rock, Mayor 2. EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (EOU) PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSION ~ John O’Brien, City Manager ~ Kelly Ryan, EOU President ~ Tim Seydel, EOU Vice President for University Advancement ~ Anji Weissenfluh, EOU D [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Budget Committee

El Comité de Presupuesto aprobará las actas de la audiencia presupuestaria de mayo

El Comité de Presupuesto de La Grande llevará a cabo una sesión regular únicamente para aprobar las actas de las audiencias presupuestarias del 11 al 13 de mayo. Una agenda de consentimiento incluye las actas, sin otros asuntos en la agenda. Las actas documentan las discusiones sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-27, incluyendo retiros de saldos de fondos y ajustes de personal.

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S:\Manager's Office\MEETINGS\AGENDAS\2026\BUDGET\June 2026\06-03-2026 FINAL - General Budget Committee Agenda.doc CITY of LA GRANDE Budget Committee Regular Session Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Following Urban Renewal District Budget Committee Regular Session (6 p.m. start) Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV . Per ORS 192.670(1), some Committee Members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the CITY OF LA GRANDE BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order c. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Announce that this meeting of the City of La Grande Budget Committee is for the sole purpose of approving the Minutes from the May 11, 12 and 13, 2026, City General, Enterprise and Other Funds Budget Hearing. 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be a pproved by one Motion of the Committee. a. Consider: Approving City General, Enterprise and Other Funds Budget Hearing Minutes; May 11, 12 and May 13, 2026 4. ADJOURN TO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY REGULAR SESSION _____________________________ Stacey M. Stockhoff City Recorder Agenda Item. 3.a. Office Use Only CITY of LA GRANDE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

City Council

El Concejo adoptará el presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y considerará una ordenanza sobre acampada

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión regular tras otras reuniones de las juntas de la ciudad. Adoptarán el presupuesto y la carga impositiva para el año fiscal 2026-2027, y considerarán una primera lectura de una ordenanza que restringe la acampada en propiedad pública. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen el apoyo de asociación para el proyecto Tiger House del La Grande School District, una resolución para solicitar una subvención estatal para el área de juegos de agua (splash pad) de Pioneer Park e iniciar procedimientos de vacación. Después de una sesión ejecutiva sobre negociaciones laborales, el concejo ratificará los convenios colectivos con los sindicatos de empleados de la ciudad.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Following Urban Renewal District Budget Committee Regular Session (6 p.m. start), City of La Grande Budget Committee Regular Session, and Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV . Per ORS 192.670(1), some Councilors may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Council. Any Councilor so desir ing may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for Individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Busi ness portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; May 6, 2026 b. Consider: Accepting FY 2026–2027, “Exhibit A”; City/Urban Renewal Agency Intergovernmental Agreement c. Consider: Approving General Reserve Fund Expenditure and Contract Award for New Rescue Vehicle d. Consider: Approving Tourism Annual Program of Work and Budget for 2026-2027 e. Consider: Renewing Tourism Promotion Services Ag [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

La Agencia considerará la adopción del presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y recibirá un estudio de impacto

La Urban Renewal Agency llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar una resolución que adopte el presupuesto y realice asignaciones para el año fiscal 2026-2027. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aceptación del acuerdo intergubernamental anual con la Ciudad por un total de $438,728 y la autorización de un memorando de acuerdo revisado de tres años con La Grande Main Street Downtown. La agencia también recibirá un estudio de impacto de renovación urbana como asunto nuevo.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Following Urban Renewal District Budget Committee Regular Session (6 p.m. start) and City of La Grande Budget Committee Regular Session Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV . Per ORS 192.670(1), some Agency Members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Agency. Any Agency Member so desiring may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Business portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; May 6, 2026 b. Consider: Accepting FY 2026 – 2027, “Exhibit A”; Urban Renewal Agency/City Intergovernmental Agreement c. Consider: Approving and Authorizing District Manager to Sign; Revised MOA with La Grande Main Street Downtown 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Agency in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Budget Committee

El Comité de Presupuesto de Renovación Urbana aprobará las actas de la audiencia previa

Esta sesión regular del Comité de Presupuesto del Distrito de Renovación Urbana tiene como único fin aprobar las actas de la Audiencia de Presupuesto del Distrito de Renovación Urbana del 11 de mayo de 2026. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de dichas actas. Después de este punto, el comité se levantará para la sesión regular del Comité de Presupuesto de la Ciudad de La Grande.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal District Budget Committee Regular Session Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communi cations channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV . Per ORS 192.670(1), some Committee Members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Announce that this meeting of the City of La Grande Urban Renewal District Budget Committee is for the sole purpose of approving the Minutes of the May 11, 2026, Urban Renewal District Budget Hearing. 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be a pproved by one Motion of the Committee. a. Consider: Approving Urban Renewal District Budget Hearing Minutes; May 11, 2026 4. ADJOURN TO CITY OF LA GRANDE BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR SESSION _____________________________ Stacey M. Stockhoff City Recorder Agenda Item. 3.a. Office Use Only CITY of LA GRANDE URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BUDGET COMMITTEE ACTION FORM Committee Meeting Date: June 3, 2026 PRESENTER: Steve Clements, Chair AGENCY ACTION: CONSIDER CO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 20, 2026

Arts Commission

La Comisión de las Artes discutirá el presupuesto y los resultados del plan estratégico

La La Grande Arts Commission llevará a cabo una reunión regular para aprobar actas, escuchar comentarios del público y discutir asuntos antiguos que incluyen envoltorios de cajas de señales, arte en asfalto, resultados del plan estratégico y la digitalización del logo de la LGAC. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una actualización del presupuesto. No hay decisiones sobre financiamiento o contratos en la agenda.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE LA GRANDE ARTS COMMISSION May 20 , 202 6 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. March, 2026 b. April , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Signal Box Wrap s b. Asphalt Art c. Strategic Plan Deliverables d. Digitizing LGAC Logo VI. NE W BUSINESS a. Budget Update VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Director VIII. INFORMATION a. Commissioners submit timecards IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at [email protected] . The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
Tue May 19, 2026

Community Landscape & Forestry Commission

La Comisión discutirá la actualización de los estándares de diseño de calles para anchos de plantación más amplios

La Community Landscape and Forestry Commission revisará eventos pasados del Arbor Month y discutirá próximos programas de voluntarios y de la biblioteca. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen actualizaciones sobre el monitoreo del Emerald Ash Borer y del Japanese Beetle, y una propuesta para revisar los estándares de diseño de calles para áreas de plantación más grandes. Una actualización del comité de presupuesto también está en la agenda.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY COMMISSION Parks & Recreation Office – 2402 Cedar St. May 19th , 2026 A G E N D A I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. April , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Arbor Month Events Recap b. OCT School Trees c. Spring Beautification Awards VI. NEW BUSINESS a. Upcoming Events i. Volunteer Day – Friday, May 29 th on 2 nd Street Overpass ii. Library Summer Reading Program – Plant a Seed, Read! b. Emerald Ash Borer Traps c. Japanese Beetle Monitoring d. Updating Street Design Standards for In creased Planting Widths e. Budget Committee Update VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Urban Forester b. Urban Forestry Outreach Coordinator c. Directo r VIII. PENDING BUSINESS a. IX. INFORMATION a. Tree Care Education X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS a. Volunteer Hours XI. ADJOURNMENT
Thu May 14, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Actualizaciones de la Comisión de Splash Pad y del Comité de Presupuesto en la agenda

La Comisión Asesora de Parques y Recreación recibirá actualizaciones sobre el Comité de Splash Pad y el Comité de Presupuesto. No hay votaciones ni decisiones programadas; la reunión se centra en la discusión e intercambio de información.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION May 14 , 2026 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL S a. April , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Splash Pad Committee Update VI. NE W BUSINESS a. Budget Committee Update VII. STAFF REPORTS VIII. INFORMATION IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at. The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
Tue May 12, 2026

Budget Committee

Comité de Presupuesto votará sobre los presupuestos de 2026-2027, tasa de impuesto sobre la propiedad de $7.44 por cada $1,000

El Comité de Presupuesto de La Grande continuará con las audiencias públicas sobre los presupuestos propuestos para el Fondo General, Fondos de Empresa y Otros Fondos para el año fiscal 2026-2027. El comité revisará las presentaciones de los departamentos, escuchará comentarios del público, deliberará y votará sobre el presupuesto del Fondo General, incluyendo una tasa de impuesto sobre la propiedad ad valorem de 7.4392 por cada $1,000 de valor tasado. Después de eso, revisarán y votarán los presupuestos de Fondos de Empresa y Otros Fondos. Los presupuestos aprobados se enviarán al Concejo Municipal para su adopción el 3 de junio de 2026.

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CITY of LA GRANDE General, Enterprise and Other Funds Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. (To be Continued on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, if necessary) Colleen F. Johnson Community Room F. Maxine and Thomas W. Cook Memorial Library 2006 Fourth Street La Grande, Oregon REVISED AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube chan nel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV. Public comments on proposed programs can be made during the Public Comment portion of t he agenda, either in person or virtually. Virtual commenters must contact City Staff by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, via [email protected] or 541- 962-1309 to make arrangements. All speakers, whether in person or virtual, are asked to limit their remarks to three minutes unless otherwise specified by the Chair. Individuals requiring special accommodations to participate in the meeting should arrange this in advance by contacting Stacey Stockhoff, City Recorder, at sstockhoff@cityoflagrande. org or call 541-962-1309. The City of La Grande is committed to non-discrimination and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 1. Chair: Call to Order/Roll Call. 2. Chair: Agenda Approval. 3. Chair: Announce: “The Public Hearings on the Proposed 2026–2027 City’s General, Enterprise, and Ot [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Budget Committee

El Comité de Presupuesto votará sobre los presupuestos de 2026-2027 y la tasa de impuestos sobre la propiedad

El Comité de Presupuesto llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y deliberará sobre las propuestas de presupuesto del Fondo General, Fondos de Empresas y Otros Fondos para el año fiscal 2026-2027. Se espera que voten mociones para aprobar el presupuesto del Fondo General con una tasa de impuestos sobre la propiedad de $7.4392 por cada $1,000 de valor tasado, y para aprobar los otros presupuestos. Los presupuestos aprobados serán enviados al Concejo Municipal para su adopción el 3 de junio de 2026.

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CITY of LA GRANDE General, Enterprise and Other Funds Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. (To be Continued on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, if necessary) Colleen F. Johnson Community Room F. Maxine and Thomas W. Cook Memorial Library 2006 Fourth Street La Grande, Oregon AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtu be.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV. Public comments on proposed programs can be made during the Public Comment portion of the agend a, either in person or virtually. Virtual commenters must contact City Staff by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, via [email protected] or 541-962-1309 to make arrangements. All speakers, whether in person or virtual, are asked to limit their r emarks to three minutes unless otherwise specified by the Chair. Individuals requiring special accommodations to participate in the meeting should arrange this in advance by contacting Stacey Stockhoff, City Recorder, at [email protected] or call 541-962-1309. The City of La Grande is committed to non-discrimination and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 1. Chair: Call to Order/Roll Call. 2. Chair: Agenda Approval. 3. Chair: Announce: “The Public Hearings on the Proposed 2026–2027 City’s General, Enterprise, and Other Fun [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 11, 2026

Budget Committee

El Comité de Presupuesto revisa la propuesta de presupuesto municipal 2026-2027 y abre audiencias públicas

El Comité de Presupuesto elegirá un presidente y un vicepresidente, y luego abrirá audiencias públicas sobre las propuestas de presupuestos municipales para 2026-2027. El comité revisará el Fondo General, incluyendo policía, bomberos, parques, biblioteca y otros departamentos. Si el tiempo lo permite, también se revisarán obras públicas y otros fondos. La reunión puede continuar el 12 de mayo.

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CITY of LA GRANDE General, Enterprise and Other Funds Budget Committee Regular Session Monday, May 11, 2026 Immediately Following the Urban Renewal District Budget Committee Regular Session (To be Continued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and thereafter if necessary) Colleen F. Johnson Community Room F. Maxine and Thomas W. Cook Memorial Library 2006 Fourth Street La Grande, Oregon AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV. Individuals requiring special accommodations to participate in the m eeting should arrange this in advance by contacting Stacey Stockhoff, City Recorder, at [email protected] or call 541-962-1309. The City of La Grande is committed to non - discrimination and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 1. Mayor: Call to Order/Roll Call. 2. Mayor: Agenda Approval. 3. Mayor: Election of Budget Committee Chair: Script: “The next item is the election of the Budget Committee Chair. Are there any nominations?” [Pause for nominations] If only one nomination is made: “Hearing no further nominations, __________ is elected Chair by unanimous consent.” 4. Chair: Election of Budget Committee Vice Chair: Script: “We will now conduct the election of the Vice Chair. Are there any nominations [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

City Council

El Concejo considerará la segunda lectura de la enmienda a la ordenanza de servicios públicos y derecho de vía

El Concejo Municipal de La Grande votará sobre la Agenda de Consentimiento, que incluye la aprobación de las actas del 1 de abril y la autorización de acuerdos de ayuda mutua con Union Rural Fire Protection District y la Ciudad de Elgin. El concejo llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para la segunda lectura de una ordenanza que enmienda el Capítulo 32 del Código de la Ciudad, Artículos I y IV, relativos al derecho de vía y servicios públicos. Se considerará una resolución para anexar la propiedad en 708 S 12th Street, y el personal discutirá un propuesto Programa de Protección de Líneas de Servicio Residenciales.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City ’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAl iveTV. Per ORS 192.670(1), some Councilors may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to this REGULAR SESSION of the LA GRANDE CITY COUNCIL a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Council. Any Councilor so desir ing may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for Individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Busi ness portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; April 1, 2026 b. Consider: Authoring City Manager to Sign Mutual Billing and Compensation Agreements and Mutual Aid Agreements with Union Rural Fire Protection District and City of Elgin; for Fire Department Mutual Aid Services 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Council in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Council. Indivi duals wishing to speak t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

La Grande Urban Renewal Agency recibirá el informe anual de Main Street Downtown

La Urban Renewal Agency considerará la aprobación de las actas de su sesión regular del 4 de marzo de 2026 como un punto de consentimiento, y luego recibirá el La Grande Main Street Downtown 2025 Annual Report, el cual es solo informativo y no requiere ninguna acción de la agencia. Se escucharán comentarios públicos sobre temas que no estén en la agenda. No hay otros asuntos ni audiencias públicas programadas.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Immediately Following City Council Regular Session and Executive Session Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA The Urban Renewal Meeting will take place immediately after the City Council meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Executive Session that follows. If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV . Per ORS 192.670(1), some Agency Members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Agency. Any Agency Member so desiring may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Business portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; March 4, 2026 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Agency in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Agency. Individuals wishing to speak to the Agency about non- Agenda ite [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

City Council

El Concejo discutirá el aumento del presupuesto de turismo y el informe anual

Esta sesión de trabajo es una discusión informal, no una reunión de toma de decisiones. El concejo escuchará un informe anual de la Union County Chamber of Commerce sobre la promoción turística, que incluye una propuesta de presupuesto de turismo para FY26-27. La propuesta busca aumentar la asignación del impuesto de habitaciones transitorias (Transient Room Tax) de la Ciudad de $103,318 a $125,000. No se realizarán votaciones.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Work Session Monday, April 27, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can view the Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA A work session serves as an informal setting for discussing topics of mutual interest and exchanging ideas with staff. It is not intended for making decisions or directing staff toward specific actions, except to identify additional information the Council may wish to review later. Because no decisions are made, voting does not occur during these sessions. If a topic discussed requires formal action, it will be added to a future Regular Session Agenda for voting. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, work sessions are open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin B. Rock, Mayor 2. ANNUAL REPORT – UNION COUNTY CHAMBER TOURISM PROMOTION ~ Saajan Chauhan, Union County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director ~ Tyler Brooks, Union County Chamber of Commerce President a. Summary of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 20, 2026

City Council

El Concejo discutirá el Programa de Líneas de Servicio en una sesión de trabajo

Esta es una sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal, una reunión informal solo para discusión sin votaciones ni decisiones. El único tema es una presentación y discusión del Programa de Líneas de Servicio por parte del personal de Parks & Rec y Strategic Partnerships. Cualquier acción formal sobre el tema se incluirá en una agenda regular futura.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Work Session Monday, April 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can view the Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA A work session serves as an informal setting for discussing topics of mutual interest and exchanging ideas with staff. It is not intended for making decisions or directing staff toward specific actions, except to identify additional information the Council may wish to review later. Because no decisions are made, voting does not occur during these sessions. If a topic discussed requires formal action, it will be added to a future Regular Session Agenda for voting. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, work sessions are open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin B. Rock, Mayor 2. SERVICE LINE PROGRAM DISCUSSION ~ Stu Spence, Parks & Rec Director ~ Dennis Lyon, Strategic Partnerships Manager 3. ADJOURN 7:00 p.m. ______________________________________ Stacey M. Stockho [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

Community Landscape & Forestry Commission

La Comisión discutirá la proclamación del Mes del Árbol y los eventos de primavera

La Comisión de Paisajismo Comunitario y Silvicultura considerará una proclamación del Mes del Árbol y los premios de embellecimiento de primavera. La reunión también cubre actualizaciones sobre próximos eventos, incluyendo excursiones del Día del Árbol, un día de plantación comunitaria y una búsqueda del tesoro de árboles. Se presentarán informes del personal sobre silvicultura urbana y divulgación.

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✓ Decidido: Commission unanimously approved agenda and March 2026 minutes

The Community Landscape & Forestry Commission approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. It also approved the March 2026 commission minutes unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed upcoming Arbor Day events and tree‑planting activities.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY COMMISSION Parks & Recreation Office – 2402 Cedar St. April 14 , 2026 A G E N D A I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. March , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Blue Mountain Conservancy b. Upcoming Events i. Arbor Day Field Day for 4 th Graders at Riverside – April 24 th ii. Community Spring Planting Day – April 25 th iii. Greenwood Arbor Day Block Party – May 2 nd iv. Tree Scavenger Hunt – Library Summer Reading Program – May 16 th VI. NEW BUSINESS a. Arbor Month Proclamation b. Spring Beautification Award s VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Urban Forester b. Urban Forestry Outreach Coordinator c. Directo r VIII. PENDING BUSINESS a. None IX. INFORMATION a. Tree Care Education X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS a. Volunteer Hours XI. ADJOURNMENT
Thu Apr 9, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Reunión de la Comisión Asesora de Parques y Recreación el 9 de abril de 2026

La comisión revisará las actas anteriores y recibirá actualizaciones sobre varios proyectos de parques. La discusión incluye al Comité del Splash Pad y la señalización de Morgan Lake, junto con una actualización sobre una solicitud de personal de parques a tiempo completo.

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✓ Decidido: Parks & Recreation Commission approves April 9 agenda and March minutes

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 2026 minutes. No new policies or funding requests were decided, though staff reported on splash pad fundraising and pool maintenance.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION April 9 , 2026 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL S a. March , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Splash Pad Committee Update b. Morgan Lake Signage VI. NE W BUSINESS a. Parks Full-time Staff Request Update VII. STAFF REPORTS VIII. INFORMATION IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at. The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Arts Commission

La Grande Arts Commission revisa proyectos de arte y actualizaciones del plan estratégico

La La Grande Arts Commission se reunirá el 8 de abril de 2026 para una sesión mayormente de carácter procesal con el fin de aprobar actas, escuchar comentarios del público y revisar actualizaciones sobre proyectos existentes. La agenda cubre envoltorios de cajas de señales (signal box wraps), arte en asfalto (asphalt art), entregables del plan estratégico y la digitalización del logotipo de la comisión. Las actualizaciones sobre las instalaciones de arte público y la planificación estratégica afectan la programación cultural local y los recursos comunitarios. No se han programado nuevos asuntos, contratos o cambios de tarifas.

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✓ Decidido: No quorum, arts commission holds update meeting only

The April 8, 2026 La Grande Arts Commission meeting lacked a quorum, so no official business could be conducted. Members received an update on a $9,000 budget request for signal box wraps and heard a report from a La Grande Mainstreet meeting about a planned mural alley downtown, but no votes or decisions were taken.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE LA GRANDE ARTS COMMISSION April 8 , 202 6 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. March , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Signal Box Wrap s b. Asphalt Art c. Strategic Plan Deliverables d. Digitizing LGAC Logo VI. NE W BUSINESS a. None. VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Director VIII. INFORMATION a. Commissioners submit timecards IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT – Next month ’s meeting May 13 , 2026 Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at [email protected] . The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
Wed Apr 1, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider housing code amendments and multiple reserve fund resolutions

The La Grande City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving the March 4 minutes, renewing a two‑year insurance agreement with Graybeal Group, and approving an OLCC liquor license for The Press Room. Public hearings will address first and second readings of amendments to the City Code, including changes to the Land Development Code. New business includes resolutions to continue reserve funds for building inspection, sewer, storm utilities, water, and to appoint citizens to city commissions.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session Wednesday, April 1, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA I f you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the Ci ty’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EO AliveTV. Per ORS 192.670(1), some Councilors may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to this REGULAR SESSION of the LA GRANDE CITY COUNCIL a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Council. Any Councilor so desir ing m ay by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for Individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Bus iness portion of the Agenda. a. C onsider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; March 4, 2026 b. Consider: Authorizing City Manager to Sign Two-Year Renewal Agreement; Graybeal Group Insurance c. Consider: Approving OLCC Liquor License Application; The Press Room 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Council in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Council. Individuals wishing to speak to the Council about non -Agenda items may do so during this Public Comme [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 12, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Commission will discuss new Candy Cane Picnic Shelter and restroom building

The La Grande Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will review updates on the Splash Pad Committee, consider new signage for parks, and evaluate the proposal for a Candy Cane Picnic Shelter with an attached restroom building. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda and minutes approval, public comments, and commissioner remarks.

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✓ Decidido: Commission backs white‑water park project at Riverside Park

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 2026 minutes. During public comments, the commission reached consensus to support Drew Walsh’s proposed white‑water park at Riverside Park. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION March 1 2 , 2026 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL S a. February , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Splash Pad Committee Update VI. NE W BUSINESS a. Parks Signs b. Candy Cane Picnic Shelter/Restroom Building IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at. The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
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CITY OF LA GRANDE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES March 12 , 202 6 Members present: John Briney , Kate Puckett , David Moyal , Sean Lerner, Darren Dutto , Steve Antell Members absent: Bob Mills Guests: Drew Walsh Staff Present: Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director Chris Gianandrea, Recreation Coordinator I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL a. Chair Moyal called the meeting to order at 5: 30 pm with six (6 ) of the seven (7) commissioners present. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was made by Dutto ; Lerner ; providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented. MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. The following motion was made by Lerner ; Briney providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the February 202 6 minutes as presented. MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. Drew Walsh – in attendance to request support for a white water park project at Riverside Park.  Drew has been in contact with R ecreation E ngineering & Planning, a firm fr om Colorado that has built waves around the country. 1. Riverside has everything they look for in the river including slope, natural features, and public access.  Drew further explained that he has had productive meetings with Grande Ronde Model Watershed and Union County Soil & Water Conservation District and both agencies are supportive of the project. In fact, these agencies are preparing an application this fall for a fish restoration study that includes the park area and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026

Arts Commission

Arts Commission will discuss Signal Box Wraps project

The La Grande Arts Commission meeting will review three old‑business items: Signal Box Wraps, Asphalt Art, and the Strategic Plan Deliverables. No new business is scheduled. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, public comments, staff reports, and commissioner comments.

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✓ Decidido: Arts Commission opens limited competition for signal‑box art

The commission unanimously approved a limited‑competition process for one signal‑box wrap and another open to all Union County artists. The Asphalt Art item was tabled until the absent member can provide input. The commission set a deadline of April 30 to finalize and distribute a downtown‑business survey, and assigned McKayla to draft a park‑art proposal in June with completion by December 2026. Staff will be asked to obtain permission to digitize the LGAC logo.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE LA GRANDE ARTS COMMISSION March 11 , 202 6 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. February , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Signal Box Wrap s b. Asphalt Art c. Strategic Plan Deliverables VI. NE W BUSINESS a. None. VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Director VIII. INFORMATION a. Commissioners submit timecards IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT – Next month ’s meeting April 8 , 2026 Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at [email protected] . The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
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CITY OF LA GRANDE ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES FOR March 11 , 2026 Members present at table : Caiti Burke, McKayla Rollins, Amy McIntosh , Cory Peeke , Taylor Scroggins Members absent: Evie Stacey , Karen Mathson Staff Present: Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director I. ROLL CALL a. Chair Burke called the meeting to order at 5: 3 0 pm with five ( 5 ) of the seven (7) Commissioners present. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Scroggins ; Rollins providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented . MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. T he following motion was introduced by Scroggins ; McIntosh providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the February 2 026 minutes as presented . MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. None. V. OLD BUSINESS a. Signal Box Wrap s (1) Stu reported that he received an updated quote for the remaining boxes which was $9,000 and included that in the budget request. He explained that the City ’s budget process is in its early stages and the final budget gets adopted in early June. (2) Evie was ill, but shared an update via text to Stu: 1. “Jeremy is doing a signal box for us and w ill have designs for us by June. Thinking we have EOU do the boxes at W illow, F ir, and 2nd. We could ask Cory to pass around art students. ” (3) Stu reviewed the “Selection of Artist ’ section of the Public Art Policy that needs to be followed. 1. Discussion followed about the selection of the artists for [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

Community Landscape & Forestry Commission

Commission reviews upcoming community tree and planting events

The Community Landscape and Forestry Commission is meeting to discuss the GRH/LMS parking lot and a series of spring forestry events. The body will also receive reports from the Urban Forester and the Director.

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✓ Decidido: Commission unanimously approved agenda and February minutes

The Community Landscape & Forestry Commission met with four of five members present and approved the agenda and the February 2026 minutes unanimously. No development plans were submitted for the GRH/LMS parking lot. The commission agreed to hold a Community Spring Planting Day on April 25 and discussed several upcoming tree‑related events.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY COMMISSION Parks & Recreation Office – 2402 Cedar St. March 10 th , 2026 A G E N D A I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. February , 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. GRH/LMS Parking Lot VI. NEW BUSINESS a. Upcoming Events i. Branching Out: Right Tree, Right Place Class – March 14 th ii. Mulch Madness at Riverside – March 20 th iii. Branching Out: Tree Walk – April 8 th iv. Community Spring Planting Day ? - TBD v. Arbor Day Field Day for 4 th Graders at Riverside – April 24 th vi. Greenwood Arbor Day Block Party – May 2 nd VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Urban Forester b. Urban Forestry Outreach Coordinator c. Directo r VIII. INFORMATION a. Tree Care Education IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS a. Volunteer Hours X. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF LA GRANDE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY COMMISSION MINUTES March 10 , 2026 Members present : Steve Clements , Lia Spiegel, Keegan Dutto, Toni Smith Members absent: Jennifer Williams Staff Present: Anna Lindquist, Urban Forester , Meaghen O ’Rourke, Urban Forestry Outreach Coordinator, and Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Vice- Chair Clements called the mee ting to order at 5: 3 0 p .m . with four (4 ) of five (5 ) Commissioners present. Williams arrived at 5:32pm. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Smith ; Spiegel providing the second . Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented . MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Spiegel; Smith providing the second . Motion: I move that we approve the February 2026 minutes as presented . MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. None. V. OLD BUSINESS a. GRH/LMS Parking Lot 1. Anna called Community Development Director, Mike Boquist to ask if the hospital had submitted any development plans to the City . He said that they hadn ’t and GRH is still figuring out what to do there. There is n o new construction proposed at this time. 2. Toni asked about development and Steve asked about the landscaping requirement. Anna clarified that a landscape plan would be required when planning receives building plans. VI. NEW BUSIN ESS a. Upcoming Events 1. Branching Out: Right Tree, Right Place Class – March 14 th a. Meaghen sha [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 4, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

UR Agency to adopt revisions to Call for Projects policy

The La Grande Urban Renewal Agency will consider adopting recommended changes to its Call for Projects policy for the 2026‑27 grant cycle, as proposed by the Urban Renewal Advisory Commission. The agency will also vote on routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comments and hearings are scheduled but no specific topics are listed.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Immediately Following City Council Regular Session and Executive Session Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA The Urban Renewal Meeting will take place immediately after the City Council meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Executive Session that follows. If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV . Per ORS 192.670(1), some Agency Members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Agency. Any Agency Member so desiring may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Business portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; February 4, 2026 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Agency in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Agency. Individuals wishing to speak to the Agency about non- Agend [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 4, 2026

City Council

Council will decide how to allocate the city’s opioid settlement funds

The La Grande City Council will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the February 4 minutes and an OLCC liquor license for Puff N Stuff. A public hearing will address the first reading of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code. New business includes accepting a final plat for the True Addition, adopting a tiered allocation framework for the city’s opioid settlement funds, and planning a gas tax ballot referral for the 2026 general election.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved the consent agenda, including Feb 4 minutes, by 5‑0 vote

The council voted 5‑0 to accept the amended consent agenda, which approved the regular session minutes from February 4, 2026, and moved the OLCC liquor license application to new business. No other formal actions were taken; the proposed land‑development code amendments were discussed but not voted on.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, the Ci ty’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EO AliveTV. Per ORS 192.670(1), some Councilors may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to this REGULAR SESSION of the LA GRANDE CITY COUNCIL a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Council. Any Councilor so desir ing may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for Individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Bus iness portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; February 4, 2026 b. Consider: Approving OLCC Liquor License Application; Puff N Stuff [Hays] 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Council in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Council. Individuals wishing to speak to the Council about non- Agenda items may do so during this Public Comments portion of the Agenda. Please print your name and address [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Agenda Item 3.a. Office Use Only CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session March 4, 2026 Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue MINUTES COUNCILORS PRESENT: COUNCILORS ABSENT EXCUSED: Justin Rock, Mayor Rikki Jo Hickey, Councilor Corrine Dutto, Councilor Denise Wheeler, Councilor David Glabe, Councilor Mary Ann Miesner, Mayor Pro Tem Molly King, Councilor STAFF PRESENT John O’Brien, City Manager Stacey Stockhoff, City Recorder Keri Quinn, Assistant to the City Manager Timothy Bishop, Economic Development Director Michael Boquist, Community Development Director Carrie Bushman, Library Director Kyle Carpenter, Public Works Director Jason Hays, Police Lieutenant Merle Laci, Fire Chief Tammy Shaver, HR Generalist Stu Spence, Parks & Rec Director CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ ROLL CALL/AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor ROCK called to order this Regular Session of the Council at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call was taken and a quorum was determined to be present. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; February 4, 2026 DUTTO requested that Consent Agenda Item 3.b. – Approving OLCC Liquor License Application: Puff N Stuff, be moved to New Business, Agenda Item 7.d. The following Motion was introdu ced by MIESNER; DUTTO providing the Second: MOTION MOTION: I move that we accept the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE MSC: 5-0 (Yes: ROCK, DUTTO, GLABE, KING, and MIESNER; No: None) City of La [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

Urban Renewal Advisory Commission

Urban Renewal Advisory Commission to review incentive program changes

The Commission will discuss proposed changes to the Revitalization Incentive Program's 'Call For Projects' and receive an update on a new online application process. The body will also elect a chair and vice chair and discuss strategic sunset planning.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Advisory Commission Regular Session Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. This meeting is available for watching Live (or viewed later) on YouTube at the following link: City of La Grande Oregon - YouTube City Hall Council Chambers AGENDA In accordance with the Oregon Public Meetings Law, Advisory Commission Regular Sessions are open to the public; however, no public comments will be entertained during this Session. If you are unable to access the meeting via the you tube link above and need to make other arrangement to view the meeting, please contact City Staff at [email protected] by email or by calling (541) 962-1309 not later than 5:00 pm the day prior to meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairperson asks if there are any additions or changes to the Agenda 3. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider: Approving the Minutes of the October 29, 2024 Minutes. 4. PENDING BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS . Elect chair and vice chair b. Review proposed changes to the Revitalization Incentive Program “Call For Projects” c. Update on new webform (online) application process d. Update ongoing policy discussions and strategic sunset planning re) 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS 7. STAFF COMMENTS 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS 9. ADJOURN All meetings of the La Grande Planning Commission are accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations for persons [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

City Council

City Council discusses substance abuse and homelessness

The La Grande City Council will hold a work session to discuss substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health crises with Police Chief Jason Hays and other officials. No decisions are expected at this meeting.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Work Session Monday, February 23, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can view the Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA A work session serves as an informal setting for discussing topics of mutual interest and exchanging ideas with staff. It is not intended for making decisions or directing staff toward specific actions, except to identify additional information the Council may wish to review later. Because no decisions are made, voting does not occur during these sessions. If a topic discussed requires formal action, it will be added to a future Regular Session Agenda for voting. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, work sessions are open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin B. Rock, Mayor 2. SUBSTANCE ABUSE & HOMELESSNESS DISCUSSION ~ Jason Hays, Police Chief 3. ADJOURN 7:30 p.m. ______________________________________ Stacey M. Stockhoff City Recorder [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Commission will consider the Parks & Recreation budget

The La Grande Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss several items. Old business includes the Splash Pad Development Committee and a concessionaire/vendor policy and application. New business includes a public art collaboration with the Arts Commission (McKayla Rollins) and the department's budget. The meeting will be streamed on the Parks & Recreation Facebook page.

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✓ Decidido: Commission directed staff to request full budget, adding $100k pool reserve and $30k splash pad

Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the January 2026 minutes unanimously. They adopted the revised concessionaire policy with unanimous support. The commission passed a motion directing staff to request the full proposed budget, including $100,000 in reserve for future pool repairs, $5,000 for turf replacement, and $30,000 for the splash pad, despite opposition from Commissioner Briney. No other substantive actions were taken.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION February 1 2 , 2026 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL S a. January, 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Splash Pad Development Committee b. Concessionaire/Vendor Policy and Application VI. NE W BUSINESS a. Public Art Collaboration with Arts Commission.. McKayla Rollins b. Budget IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at. The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
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CITY OF LA GRANDE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES February 12 , 202 6 Members present: John Briney , Kate Puckett , David Moyal , Bob Mills Members absent: Steve Antell , Sean Lerner , Darren Dutto Guests: Jim Hickey, Joel Hasse, Nick Hickey (Optimist Club) Jazmine (Jazzy) Zaplishny , McKayla Rollins, La Grande Arts Commission Staff Present: Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director Mark Tanner, Aquatic & Recreation Superintendent Chris Gianandrea, Recreation Coordinator I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL a. Chair Moyal called the meeting to order at 5:3 9 pm with four (4 ) of the seven (7) commissioners present. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was made by Mills ; Briney ; providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented . MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. The following motion was made by Mills ; Briney providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the January 202 6 minutes as presented. MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. Jazzy attended with her mother and care giver to follow up about her concerns that she presented last spring about accessibility for public restrooms. Stu shared that some progress has been made. The entrances to the Riverside restrooms has been fixed and other park repairs are planned . V. OLD BUSINESS a. Splash Pad Development Committee  Stu shared the final design that was selected by the committee and said that they have begun fundraising efforts. b. Concessionaire/Vendor Discussion [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

Arts Commission

Arts Commission will discuss signal box wraps, asphalt art, and budget

The La Grande Arts Commission will review three items from previous meetings—Signal Box Wraps, Asphalt Art, and Strategic Plan Deliverables—and consider the commission’s budget for the upcoming period. The meeting also includes public comments, a staff report from the director, and routine administrative matters such as timecard submission.

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✓ Decidido: Arts Commission approves agenda, minutes and seeks budget for signal box wraps

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the January 2026 minutes. The members reached a consensus to have staff obtain bids for four additional signal‑box wrap installations and to request the necessary funds in the 2026‑27 budget.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE LA GRANDE ARTS COMMISSION February 11 , 202 6 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. January, 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Signal Box Wrap s b. Asphalt Art c. Strategic Plan Deliverables VI. NE W BUSINESS a. Budget VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Director VIII. INFORMATION a. Commissioners submit timecards IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT – Next month ’s meeting March 11, 2026 Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at [email protected] . The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
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CITY OF LA GRANDE ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES FOR February 11 , 2026 Members present at table : Evie Stacey, Caiti Burke, McKayla Rollins, Amy McIntosh , Karen Mathson (arrived at 5:52pm) Members absent: Cory Peeke , Taylor Scroggins, Staff Present: Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director I. ROLL CALL a. Chair Burke called the meeting to order at 5: 3 5 pm with four ( 4 ) of the seven (7) Commissioners present. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Stacey ; McIntosh providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented . MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. T he following motion was introduced by Rollins ; McIntosh providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the January 2026 minutes as presented . MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. None. V. OLD BUSINESS a. Signal Box Wrap s (1) Evie took photos of three of the four locations that have been identified as the next installations. Pending funding, these will be installed in the late summer. b. Asphalt Art (1) Karen shared that she has contact information and hopes to reach out to that organization before our next meeting. c. Strategic Plan Deliverables (1) Caiti sh a red the draft survey to be delivered to downtown businesses to measure their interest in the display of the work of local artists . She plans to d istribut e to all businesses along Adams and downtown. 1. Amy suggests a letter that explains the project to include with the survey. Can include a QR [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

Planning Commission

Tue Feb 10, 2026

Community Landscape & Forestry Commission

Commission to discuss street tree pruning and Arbor Day planning

The Community Landscape and Forestry Commission is meeting to review old and new business regarding city forestry. Discussions include a street tree pruning RFP and budget planning.

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✓ Decidido: Commission selects Michael Curtis for street‑tree pruning contract

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the January 2026 minutes. It selected Michael Curtis, with subcontractor Brandon Casper, to perform the street‑tree pruning, removal and stump grinding work. The first community pruning party was scheduled for Friday at Riverside Park, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. The $10,000 high‑risk tree fund request was postponed for further study.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY COMMISSION Parks & Recreation Office – 2402 Cedar St. February 10, 2026 A G E N D A I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. January, 2026 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. LGSD Partnership b. Outreach Coordinator c. Street Tree Pruning RFP VI. NEW BUSINESS a. Greenwood Neighborhood Tree Meeting Recap b. Pruning Parties c. Arbor Day Planning d. Budget VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Urban Forester b. Directo r VIII. PENDING BUSINESS a. Tree Removal Funding b. GRH/LMS Parking IX. INFORMATION a. Tree Care Education X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS a. Volunteer Hours XI. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF LA GRANDE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY COMMISSION MINUTES February 10 , 2026 Members present : Steve Clements , Lia Spiegel, Jennifer Williams , Members absent: Keegan Dutto , Toni Smith Staff Present: Anna Lindquist, Urban Forester , Meaghen O ’Rourke, Urban Forestry Outreach Coordinator, and Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chair Williams called the mee ting to order at 5: 3 1 p .m . with three (3 ) of five (5 ) Commissioners present. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Spiegel ; Clements providing the second . Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented . MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Spiegel ; Clements providing the second . Motion: I move that we approve the January 2026 minutes as presented . MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. None. V. OLD BUSINESS a. LGSD Partnership 1. Anna and Jen met with Superintendent Mendoza and m aintenance lead , Brad Sunderman. School District staff were supportive of furthering our partnership and looking for more opportunities to add trees to school properties. Next, Anna will connect with Brad starting with Greenwood Elementary. 2. Anna contacted O regon C ommunity T rees, a state-wide non-profit supporting the Oregon Department of Forestry, about acquiring free trees specifically for schools. They confirmed that there are 1 2-15 trees that could be provided. Anna will determine the best school site [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 9, 2026

City Council

Council discusses potential local gas tax for street maintenance

The La Grande City Council held a work session to review a possible local gas tax as a funding tool for street maintenance. Staff presented a historical summary, revenue estimates, and the interaction with the city’s PACE‑E framework. No decisions or votes were made; the discussion will inform any future formal action.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Work Session Monday, February 9, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can view the Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA A work session serves as an informal setting for discussing topics of mutual interest and exchanging ideas with staff. It is not intended for making decisions or directing staff toward specific actions, except to identify additional information the Council may wish to review later. Because no decisions are made, voting does not occur during these sessions. If a topic discussed requires formal action, it will be added to a future Regular Session Agenda for voting. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, work sessions are open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin B. Rock, Mayor 2. GAS TAX DISCUSSION ~ John O’Brien, City Manager ~ Kyle Carpenter, Public Works Director ~ Heather Rajkovich, Finance Director 3. ADJOURN 7:00 p.m. ______________________________________ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

Urban Renewal Agency to adopt retreat summary and FY 2026‑2027 priority framework

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider two agenda items: approval of the regular session minutes from January 7, 2026, and adoption of the Urban Renewal Agency Retreat Summary with the City/District Manager’s priority framework for fiscal year 2026‑2027. The consent agenda item seeks a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The new‑business item proposes adopting the retreat summary to guide FY 2026‑2027 actions and develop a multi‑year sunset strategy.

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✓ Decidido: Agency adopts retreat summary and priority direction for FY 2026‑27

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also adopted the Urban Renewal Agency Retreat Summary and FY 2026‑2027 priority direction to guide agency activities and develop a multi‑year sunset plan, also by a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Immediately Following City Council Regular Session Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA The Urban Renewal Meeting will take place immediately after the City Council meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, EO Alive website at https://eoa.tv or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV. Per ORS 192.670(1), some Agency Members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Agency. Any Agency Member so desiring may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration under the Unf inished or New Business portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; January 7, 2026 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Agency in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’ s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Agency. Individuals wishing to speak to the Agency about non- Agenda items may do so during this Public Comments portion of the Agenda. Please print your name and address [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Agenda Item 3.a. Office Use Only CITY OF LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session February 4, 2026 Immediately following City Council Regular Session Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue MINUTES AGENCY MEMBERS PRESENT: AGENCY MEMBERS ABSENT EXCUSED: Justin B. Rock, Mayor Mary Ann Miesner, Mayor Pro Tem Corrine Dutto, Agency Member David Glabe, Agency Member Rikki Jo Hickey, Agency Member Molly King, Agency Member Denise Wheeler, Agency Member STAFF PRESENT John O’Brien, District Manager Stacey Stockhoff, City Recorder Keri Quinn, Assistant to the City Manager Timothy Bishop, Economic Development Director Heather Rajkovich, Finance Director Tammy Shaver, HR Generalist CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor ROCK called this Regular Session of the Urban Renewal Agency to order at 7:56 p.m.; Roll Call was taken; and a quorum was determined to be present. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; January 7, 2026 The following Motion was in troduced by DUTTO; HICKEY providing the Second: MOTION: I move we accept the Consent Agenda as presented. VOTE MSC: 6-0 (Yes: ROCK, DUTTO, GLABE, HICKEY, KING, and WHEELER; No: None) PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. City of La Grande Urban Renewal Agency Minutes Regular Session of February 4, 2026 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS a. Consider: Adopting Retreat Summary and City/District M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

City Council

City Council to review FY 2026-2027 priority framework and Public Works funding

The City Council will discuss the priority framework for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and the reallocation of funds for a Public Works Department position. The body will also consider appointments to city commissions and the City Manager's employment evaluation.

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts FY 2026‑2027 retreat summary and priority framework

The council approved the adoption of the Council Retreat Summary and the City Manager’s Priority Framework for fiscal year 2026‑2027, directing staff to advance the Fiscal Transformation Initiative as core policy for the upcoming city and Urban Renewal Agency budgets. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The council also reallocated budgeted sewer‑collection funds to fully fund the newly created Sewer Collections Superintendent position and authorized the mayor to sign the audit corrective‑action letter. Additionally, the council appointed Denice Calderon to two commissions and Marilyn Herbst to the Parking, Traffic Safety and Street Maintenance Advisory Commission, all by unanimous votes.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session Wednesday, February 4, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, EO Alive website at https://eoa.tv or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV. Per ORS 192.670(1), some Councilors may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to this REGULAR SESSION of the LA GRANDE CITY COUNCIL a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Council. Any Councilor so desiring may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for Individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Busi ness portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; January 7, 2026 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Council in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Council. Individuals wishing to speak to the Council about non- Agenda items may do so during this Public Comments portion of the Agenda. Please print your name and address on the Public Comments Sign- in Sheet, located on the podium. When addressing the Council, speak loudly and clearly into t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Agenda Item 3.a. Office Use Only CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session February 4, 2026 Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue MINUTES COUNCILORS PRESENT: COUNCILORS ABSENT EXCUSED: Justin Rock, Mayor Mary Ann Miesner, Mayor Pro Tem Corrine Dutto, Councilor David Glabe, Councilor Rikki Jo Hickey, Councilor Molly King, Councilor Denise Wheeler, Councilor STAFF PRESENT John O’Brien, City Manager Stacey Stockhoff, City Recorder Keri Quinn, Assistant to the City Manager Timothy Bishop, Economic Development Director Michael Boquist, Community Development Director Kyle Carpenter, Public Works Director Jason Hays, Police Lieutenant Merle Laci, Fire Chief Anna Lindquist, Urban Forester Ryan Miller, Police Sergeant Heather Rajkovich, Finance Director Tammy Shaver, HR Generalist Joe Sloan, Building Official Stu Spence, Parks & Rec Director CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ ROLL CALL/AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor ROCK called to order this Regular Session of the Council at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call was taken and a quorum was determined to be present. In regards to the agenda, STOCKHOFF announced that the Executive Session scheduled after ‘Unfinished Business’ would not take place and that the meeting would proceed directly to ‘New Business.’ CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; January 7, 2026 The following Motion was introduced by DUTTO; HICKEY providing the Second: MOTION MOTIO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

City Council and Urban Renewal Agency discuss upcoming budget goals

The joint retreat work session allows Council and the Urban Renewal Agency to exchange ideas with staff and set goals and priorities for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. These goals will guide budget development and will be scheduled for adoption at the February 4, 2026 regular council session. No formal decisions are made during this session.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council and Urban Renewal Agency Joint Retreat Work Session Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:00 p.m. To Continue on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, if needed Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can also view the Retreat Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA The purpose of the Annual Retreat Work Session is to exchange ideas with Staff and establish Council /Agency Goals and the City Manager’s/District Manager’s Priorities for the upcoming year. The Goals/Manager Priorities then become the focal point of budget development for the 2026 ~ 2027 Fiscal Year. Council/Agency decisions are not made during a Retreat Work Session; but, rather, direction is provided to Staff in connection with the identification of the Goals to be scheduled for adoption during the February 4, 2026 , Regular Session of the Council/Agency. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, the Annual Retreat Work Session is open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are inst ead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with O RS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin R [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 26, 2026

City Council

Council retreats to set goals and budget priorities for FY 2026‑27

The La Grande City Council held a retreat work session to exchange ideas with staff and establish council goals and the City Manager’s priorities for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The session focused on budget development but did not make any formal decisions. Public comments were not accepted during the session, and the meeting will continue the next day.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Retreat Work Session Monday, January 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. To Continue on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can also view the Retreat Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA The purpose of the Annual Retreat Work Session is to exchange ideas with Staff and establish Council Goals and the City Manager’s Priorities for the upcoming year. The Goals/Manager Priorities then become the focal point of budget development for the 20 26 ~ 2027 Fiscal Year. Council decisions are not made during a Retreat Work Session; but, rather, direction is prov ided to Staff in connection with the identification of the Goals to be scheduled for adoption during the February 4, 2026, Regular Session of the Council. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, the Annual Retreat Work Session is open to the publ ic; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public a re instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Sess ion. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin Rock, Mayor 2. CITY BUDGET ~ John O’Brien, City Manager 3. ADJOURN 9:00 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 15, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

✓ Decidido: Commission voted to keep the chair and vice‑chair in place for another year

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the December 2025 minutes. By consensus, the current chair and vice‑chair will remain in their positions for the next year. No other formal actions were taken.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES January 1 5 , 202 6 Members present: Darren Dutto , John Briney , Sean Lerner , David Moyal , Bob Mills, Members absent: Steve Antell , Kate Puckett (attended portions online) Staff Present: Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director Mark Tanner, Aquatic & Recreation Superintendent Chris Gianandrea, Recreation Coordinator I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL a. Chair Moyal called the meeting to order at 5:3 3 pm with five (5 ) of the seven (7) commissioners present. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was made by Mills ; Dutto ; providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented . MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. The following motion was made by Mills ; Dutto providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the December 2025 minutes as presented. MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. None. V. OLD BUSINESS a. Splash Pad Development Committee  Stu shared that voting ended today at 5:00pm and showed the designs and voting results.  Next, the committee will review the votes and comments and decide the final design and next steps moving forward. b. Concessionaire/Vendor Discussion  Chair Moyal prepared several edits to the proposed policy document and application. He led the discussion illustrating those edits and suggestions. He will finalize the document for approval at the next meeting and send to Stu ahead of time to review. VI. NEW BUSINESS a. Elections  It was conse [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026

Arts Commission

Arts Commission will discuss elections and strategic plan deliverables

The La Grande Arts Commission meeting on January 14, 2026 will consider several agenda items. Old business includes a signal box wrap and an asphalt art project. New business covers upcoming elections and the delivery of the strategic plan. The commission will also receive a staff report from the director and address timecard submissions.

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✓ Decidido: Commission votes to keep Chair and Vice in place for another year

The Arts Commission unanimously approved its agenda and the December 2025 minutes. Two items—Signal Box Wrap and Asphalt Art—were tabled because the responsible members were absent. Commissioners reached consensus to retain the current Chair and Vice for another year. Specific strategic‑plan tasks were assigned to individual commissioners for upcoming art initiatives.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE LA GRANDE ARTS COMMISSION January 14 , 202 6 A G E N D A The meeting will be available for viewing via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lagrandeparksrec/ that will begin at 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. December , 202 5 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. Signal Box Wrap s b. Asphalt Art VI. NE W BUSINESS a. Elections b. Strategic Plan Deliverables VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Director VIII. INFORMATION a. Commissioners submit timecards IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT – Next month ’s meeting February 11 , 2026 Persons requiring special accommodations who wish to participate in the City Meetings are encouraged to make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling 541-962-1348, or emailing Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director at [email protected] . The City of La Grande does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
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CITY OF LA GRANDE ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES FOR January 14, 2026 Members present at table : Caiti Burke, McKayla Rollins (zoom) , Cory Peeke , Taylor Scroggins, Amy McIntosh Members absent: Evie Stacey , Karen Mathson Staff Present: Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director I. ROLL CALL a. Chair Burke called the meeting to order at 5: 3 2 pm with four ( 4 ) of the seven (7) Commissioners present. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Scroggins ; Peake providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented . MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. T he following motion was introduced by McIntosh ; Scroggins providing the second: Motion: I move that we approve the December 202 5 minutes as presented . MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. None. V. OLD BUSINESS a. Signal Box Wrap (1) Since Evie was not present , the group decided to table this discussion. b. Asphalt Art (1) Since Karen was not present, the group decided to table this discussion. Caiti said that this idea would fit in to the strategic master plan under out of the box ideas – Goal 4. VI. NEW BUSINESS a. Elections (1) Consensus to keep Chair and Vice in place for another year. b. Strategic Plan Deliverables (1) Stu highlighted some areas of the plan that were recommended next steps that included ‘homework ’ for Commissioners. The deliverables were assigned to the following Commissioners.. 1. Work with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission to identify locat [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Community Landscape & Forestry Commission

Commission will consider a request for proposals to prune city street trees

The Community Landscape & Forestry Commission will review old business items, including LGSD campus surveys about school tree plantings through the Oregon Community Tree Foundation. New business includes elections for chair and vice chair, an outreach coordinator timeline, a request for proposals for street tree pruning, and the 2025 Annual Community Forestry Report. Pending business items include discussion of tree removal funding and the GRH/LMS parking issue.

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✓ Decidido: Commission appointed Jennifer Williams as Chair and Steve Clements as Vice‑Chair

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the December 2025 minutes. Commissioners reached consensus to promote Vice‑Chair Jennifer Williams to Chair and to name Steve Clements as Vice‑Chair. Staff decided to issue a Request for Proposals for street‑tree pruning after the preferred contractor was unable to confirm capacity.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY COMMISSION Parks & Recreation Office – 2402 Cedar St. January 13 th , 2026 A G E N D A I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. December , 202 5 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS a. LGSD campus surveys i. School Tree Plantings through Oregon Community Tree Foundation VI. NEW BUSINESS a. Chair/Vice Elections b. Outreach Coordinator Timeline c. Street Tree Pruning RFP d. Annual Community Forestry Report – 2025 VII. STAFF REPORTS a. Urban Forester b. Directo r VIII. PENDING BUSINESS a. Tree Removal Funding b. GRH/LMS Parking IX. INFORMATION a. Tree Care Education X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS a. Volunteer Hours XI. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF LA GRANDE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY COMMISSION MINUTES January 13, 2026 Members present : Toni Smith , Steve Clements , Lia Spiegel, Jennifer Williams , Keegan Dutto Members absent: None Staff Present: Anna Lindquist, Urban Forester & Stu Spence, Parks & Recreation Director I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chair Clements called the mee ting to order at 5: 3 1 p .m . with five (5 ) of five (5 ) Commissioners present. Welcome new Commissioner Keegan Dutto. II. AGENDA APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Smith ; Spiegel providing the second . Motion: I move that we approve the agenda as presented . MSC. Unanimous. III. MINUTES APPROVAL a. The following motion was introduced by Spiegel ; Williams providing the second . Motion: I move that we approve the December 202 5 minutes as presented . MSC. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. None. V. OLD BUSINESS a. LGSD campus surveys 1. School Tree Plantings through Oregon Community Tree Foundation 1. Anna and Jennifer have a meeting schedule d with Superintendent George Mendoza and school district maintenance staff on Friday at 9 :00 am to discuss plantable spaces around all school campuses. Teresa and Anna had previously evaluated all school sites and have suggestions on where more trees can go. 2. Anna shared that the O regon C ommunity T rees Foundation could possibly provide funding for trees. 3. Jennifer asked to highlight the benefits of trees for the students during that meeting. 4. Toni – how many free [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Planning Commission

Public hearing on three land partitions and a variance for Zac Hostetter

The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. A public hearing will consider three minor land partitions (File Numbers 06-MLP-25, 07-MLP-25, 08-MLP-25) and a variance permit (File Number 05-VAR-25) filed by Zac Hostetter.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission tables land partition application until Feb 10 meeting

The commission approved the agenda and consent agenda as presented. Dave Felley was elected Chair and Roxie Ogilvie Vice Chair, both unanimously. The minor land partitions and variances application was unanimously tabled to the February 10, 2026 meeting.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE Planning Commission Regular Session Tuesday, January 13, 2026 6:00pm This meeting is available for watching Live (or viewed later) on YouTube at the following link: HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161" City of La Grande Oregon - YouTube AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairperson asks if there are any additions or changes to the Agenda (NO MOTION NEEDED) 3. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider: Approving Minutes of the December 9, 2025 meeting. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Individuals who wish to comment on any item printed on this Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion. Individuals who wish to speak about non-Agenda items may do so during this portion of the Agenda. Please print your name and address on the Public Comments Sign-in Sheet, located on the podium. When addressing the Commission, speak loudly and clearly and state your name. In the event the Chairperson does not announce a time limit for comments, each speaker is asked to confine their comments to three minutes in length, whether the comments are in-person or virtual. 5. NEW BUSINESS Elect new Chair and Vice Chair 6. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of three minor land partitions and a variance permit File Number: 06-MLP-25, 07-MLP-25, 08-MLP-25 and 05-VAR-25 Applicant: Zac Hostetter 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. CITY PLANNER COMMENTS 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS ____________________________________ Kendra VanCleave Planning Secretary All meetings of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF LA GRANDE Planning Commission Meeting Regular Session January 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue MINUTES COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gary Lillard Dave Felley, Vice Chair Matthew Gougherty Max Koltuv Roxie Ogilvie STAFF PRESENT: Michael Boquist, City Planner CITIZENS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: DISCUSSION/DISPOSITION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL FELLEY Vice Chair, called this Regular Session of the Commission to order at 6:0 0 p.m. and conducted a Roll Call; a quorum was determined to be present. AGENDA APPROVAL The Agenda was approved as presented CONSENT AGENDA FELLEY commented that the first paragraph is repeated on the 2nd page. LILLARD introduced the following Motion, with GOUGHERTY providing the Second. MOTION: That the Consent Agenda be approved as amended for the January 13, 2026 meeting MSC: PUBLIC COMMENTS None NEW BUSINESS a) Elect Chair and Vice Chair FELLEY volunteered to be chair and OGILVE volunteered to be Vice Chair. LILLARD moved that Dave Felley be Chair and Roxie Ogilvie to be Vice Chair with KOLTUV providing a Second. MSC: Unanimous PUBLIC HEARING a. Consideration of Minor Land Partitions and Variances. File Number: 06-MLP-25. 07-MLP- 25, 08-MLP-25 and 05-VAR-25 Zac Hostetter (PUBLIC HEARING OPENED 6:05PM) BOQUIST stated that the applicant called and requested that his application be moved to the February Planning Commission due to a family matter [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

Urban Renewal Agency and Advisory Commission hold joint work session

The Urban Renewal Agency and Urban Renewal Advisory Commission are holding a joint work session. This is an informal meeting for discussion and training; no formal decisions or votes will be taken.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency and Urban Renewal Advisory Commission Joint Work Session Monday, January 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon You can view the Work Session at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA A work session serves as an informal setting for discussing topics of mutual interest and exchanging ideas with staff. It is not intended for making decisions or directing staff toward specific actions, except to identify additional information the Agency may wish to review later. Because no decisions are made, voting does not occur during these sessions. If a topic d iscussed requires formal action, it will be added to a future Regular Session Agenda for voting. In compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, work sessions are open to the public; however, to ensure efficient use of time, public comments and questions are generally not accepted during or after the discussion. Members of the public are instead encouraged to share their input during the Public Comments portion of each Regular Session. Additionally, in accordance with ORS 192.670(1), some members may participate in the work session via electronic communication. 1. CALL to ORDER 6:00 p.m. ~ Justin B. Rock, Mayor 2. URBAN RENEWAL TRAINING ~ Timothy Bishop, Economic Development Director ~ Elaine Howard - Elaine Howard Consulting, LLC 3. ADJOURN 7:30 p.m. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Landmarks Commission

Commission will decide on historic appropriateness of 216 Chestnut St window project

The La Grande Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the historical appropriateness of a window system at 216 Chestnut Street (File 02-HLA-25, applicant Conklin Properties). The commission will also hear a proposal to list the Carnegie Library on the National Register of Historic Places. New business includes electing a new Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda includes routine approval of minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decidido: Landmarks Commission approves historic window project and Carnegie Library nomination

The commission unanimously approved an amendment to deem Conklin Properties' window replacement project historically appropriate. It also unanimously accepted the nomination document to list the Carnegie Library on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, the minutes of the December 11, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

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CITY OF LA GRANDE Landmarks Commission Regular Session Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:00 p.m. This meeting is available for watching Live (or viewed later) on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflagrandeoregon7161 AGENDA a. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairperson asks if there are any additions or changes to the Agenda (NO MOTION NEEDED) 3. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider: Approving Minutes of the December 11, 2025 meeting. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Individuals who wish to comment on any item printed on this Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion. Individuals who wish to speak about non-Agenda items may do so during this portion of the Agenda. Please print your name and address on the Public Comments Sign-in Sheet, located on the podium. When addressing the Commission, speak loudly and clearly and state your name. Persons interested in providing virtual public comments shall contact City Staff at 5 or by calling 541-962-1307 no later than 5:00pm the day prior to meeting to make arrangements. In the event the Chairperson does not announce a time limit for comments, each speaker is asked to confine their comments to three minutes in length, whether the comments are in-person or virtual. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Elect new Chair and Vice Chair 6. PUBLIC HEARING a. Consideration of historical appropriateness (Chestnut Street window system tabled) – 216 Chestnut Street File Number: 02-HLA-25 A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF LA GRANDE Landmarks Commission Meeting Regular Session Thursday, January 8, 2026 La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue MINUTES COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Rod MUILENBURG Tracey HANSHEW Vice Chair Katie BOULA STAFF PRESENT: Mike Boquist, City Planner Kendra VanCleave, Planning Tech I CITIZENS PRESENT Andrew Holmquist COMMISSIONERS ABSENT EXCUSED: Cassie Hibbert Connor Wood CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL HANSHEW called this Regular Session of the Commission to order at 6:10 p.m., and asked for Roll Call; a quorum was determined to be present. AGENDA APPROVAL The Agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider Minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting. HANSHEW introduced the following Motion as corrected, with MUILENBURG providing the Second. MOTION: The Minutes of the December 11, 2025 meeting be approved as amended. USC: Unanimous NEW BUSINESS a. Elect Chair and Vice Chair PUBLIC HEARING a. C ontinued consideration of Historical Appropriateness File Number: 02-HLA-25 Applicant: Conklin Properties Commissioner HANSHEW requested that elections be postponed until additional Commissioners are present. Commissioner HANSHEW asked for Commissioner declarations and challenges. None were stated. Commissioner HANSHEW requested the staff report. BOQUIST stated that this application was previously reviewed by the Landmarks Commission in October. Several project components were approved at that [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 7, 2026

City Council

Council to consider second reading of ordinance renaming True Avenue to True Loop

The La Grande City Council will hold a public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance that renames the portion of True Avenue within the True Subdivision to True Loop. The council will also vote on a resolution to increase Waste‑Pro refuse collection fees by 2.9%, and consider reallocating project funds to purchase a new Vac Con Truck. New business includes announcing 2026 council committee assignments and appointing citizens to various committees and commissions.

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CITY of LA GRANDE City Council Regular Session Wednesday, January 7, 2026 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, EO Alive website at https://eoa.tv or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV. Per ORS 192.670(1), some Councilors may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to this REGULAR SESSION of the LA GRANDE CITY COUNCIL a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Council. Any Councilor so desiring may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for Individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Busi ness portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; December 3, 2025 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Council in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Council. Individuals wishing to speak to t he Council about non-Agenda items may do so during this Public Comments portion of the Agenda. Please print your name and address on the Public Comments Sign- in Sheet, located on the podium. When addressing the Council, speak loudly and clearly into t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 7, 2026

Urban Renewal Agency

Urban Renewal Agency to consider appointments to Advisory Commission

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to discuss appointing citizens to the Urban Renewal Advisory Commission for terms expiring in 2027 and 2028. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the December 3, 2025, session.

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✓ Decidido: Agency appoints three members to Urban Renewal Advisory Commission

The Urban Renewal Agency approved its consent agenda, accepting the December 3, 2025 minutes with a 7‑0 vote. The Agency also approved the appointment of Roxie Ogilvie (three‑year term), Rod Sands (two‑year term), and Matt Scarfo as Taxing Jurisdiction Representative (three‑year term) to the Urban Renewal Advisory Commission, each by a 7‑0 vote.

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CITY of LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Immediately Following City Council Regular Session Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue AGENDA The Urban Renewal Meeting will take place after the City Council meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the meeting live on Charter Communications channel 180, EO Alive website at https://eoa.tv or on the EO Alive.TV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EOAliveTV . Per ORS 192.670(1), some Agency Members may be participating in this meeting by electronic communication. 1. WELCOME to the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY REGULAR SESSION a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes routine items of business which may be approved by one Motion of the Agency. Any Agency Member so desiring may by request remove one or more items from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration under the Unfinished or New Business portion of the Agenda. a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; December 3, 2025 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those individuals who wish to address the Agency in connection with any item which is printed on tonight’s Agenda may do so during the time that item is under discussion by the Agency. Individuals wishing to speak to the Agency about non- Agenda items may do so during this Public Comments portion of the Agenda. Please print your name [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Agenda Item 3.a. Office Use Only CITY OF LA GRANDE Urban Renewal Agency Regular Session January 7, 2026 Immediately following City Council Regular Session Council Chambers La Grande City Hall 1000 Adams Avenue MINUTES AGENCY MEMBERS PRESENT: AGENCY MEMBERS ABSENT EXCUSED: Justin B. Rock, Mayor Corrine Dutto, Agency Member David Glabe, Agency Member Rikki Jo Hickey, Agency Member Molly King, Agency Member Mary Ann Miesner, Mayor Pro Tem Denise Wheeler, Agency Member STAFF PRESENT John O’Brien, District Manager Stacey Stockhoff, City Recorder Keri Quinn, Assistant to the City Manager Timothy Bishop, Economic Development Director Michael Boquist, Community Development Director Merle Laci, Fire Chief Joe Sloan, Building Official Stu Spence, Parks & Rec Director CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor ROCK called this Regular Session of the Urban Renewal Agency to order at 6:37 p.m.; Roll Call was taken; and a quorum was determined to be present. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider: Approving Regular Session Minutes; December 3, 2025 The following Motion was in troduced by MIESNER; DUTTO providing the Second: MOTION: I move we accept the Consent Agenda as presented. VOTE MSC: 7-0 (Yes: ROCK, DUTTO, GLABE, HICKEY, KING, MIESNER, and WHEELER; No: None) PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. City of La Grande Urban Renewal Agency Minutes Regular Session of January 7, 2026 Page 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS N [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]