Astoria meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Astoria agendas list Heritage Square cleanup funds, sewage lift station budget

The Astoria City Council's Oct. 16 agenda lists a $2,000,000 appropriation of an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for Heritage Square, a proposed $496,148.00 professional services contract with Stantec Consulting for the same site, and a budget amendment that would increase the Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation Fund by $1,602,325.

Those are agenda items, not outcomes. All four meetings in this roundup are documented only by agendas; minutes have not been published, so the record supplied here does not show what the council or the other bodies decided, or whether any item was voted on at all. No vote tallies were available.

City Council, Oct. 16: Heritage Square and lift stations

Along with the Heritage Square appropriation and the Stantec contract, the agenda lists a proposed $1.3 million loan agreement amendment through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and Contract Amendment No. 3 with Emery and Sons Construction Group for $3,150,690.88. The agenda summary describes the budget and loan items as tied to the Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation Project and the Heritage Square Brownfield Cleanup Project.

The council was also scheduled to consider renewing Astoria's designation as a United States Coast Guard City.

City Council, Oct. 6: building code and housing analysis

The Oct. 6 agenda listed a vote on the second reading of Ordinance 26-08, which would amend Article 9 of the city's building code. It also listed Intergovernmental Agreement No. 25070 with DLCD for a Housing Capacity Analysis, and an intergovernmental agreement with Clatsop County for Accela APO Upload Services.

Two other items appeared: a License to Occupy for a trash enclosure deck at Alameda Avenue and 150 Columbia Avenue, and liquor license applications for 129 W Bond Street, 175 14th Street, 894 Commercial Street, and 481 Industry Unit A.

Development Commission, Oct. 6: museum parking easement

The commission was scheduled to review a request for a parking easement for the Columbia River Maritime Museum at 245 22nd Street, covering approximately 1,726 square feet. The agenda also listed approval of meeting minutes from Sept. 8, 2026. No dollar figure was attached to the easement request in the supplied summary.

Maritime Memorial Committee, Oct. 14: granite panels

The committee's agenda listed an estimate from Guinett Masonry for phased re-attachment of granite panels on the three oldest walls, described in the summary as the most concrete item on a largely routine agenda. Also listed were engravings received for the 2027 batch, discussion of a marine railway item, a senior project for memorial engraving touch-up, and approval of minutes from May 11, 2026. The estimate amount was not included in the supplied material.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings were listed in the data provided for the next 14 days. Readers should check the city's official meeting calendar and published agendas for scheduling; this roundup cannot confirm any future meeting dates.

Astoria agendas: building code adoption, museum parking easement, housing agreements — no minutes yet

Astoria's City Council and Development Commission have scheduled decisions on building code amendments, a museum parking easement, and housing-related agreements, according to agendas in the public record. As of October 13, no minutes from those meetings have been published, so the record does not show whether any item was approved, rejected, or amended. What follows comes from the agendas themselves.

Building code amendments set for a second reading

The City Council's October 5 agenda lists a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 26-08, amending Article 9 (Building) of the Astoria City Code. The meeting is listed for 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers at 1095 Duane Street. The same agenda lists adoption of the Council's legislative priorities identified at the July 27, 2026 Work Session. The agenda does not include the text of the ordinance or the priorities list.

Museum parking easement

The Development Commission's October 5 agenda, listed for 7:00 PM in the same building, centers on a request from the Columbia River Maritime Museum for an easement over about 1,726 square feet of AEURD-owned property at 245 22nd Street. The easement would accommodate seven parallel parking stalls along the museum's East Barbey Center parking lot. Under the proposal, CRMM would be responsible for improvements and ongoing maintenance. Staff recommends approval. The agenda also lists draft minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting and public comment.

Housing studies and department work plan

A September 28 joint work session of the City Council and Planning Commission was scheduled to receive information, ask questions, and give feedback on the City's draft Contextualized Housing Need, Housing Capacity Analysis, and Buildable Lands Inventory. The same session covered priorities for the proposed 2027–28 Community Development Department Work Plan, along with routine Agenda Setting. The agenda listed no votes or public hearings.

Consent calendar items

The Council's consent calendar lists Intergovernmental Agreement No. 25070 with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development for a Housing Capacity Analysis and Contextualized Housing Need; a License to Occupy a portion of the Alameda Avenue right-of-way adjacent to 150 Columbia Avenue for a trash enclosure deck; an agreement with Clatsop County for Accela APO Upload Services; and four liquor license applications — Astor Street Opry Company (129 W Bond Street), Frite & Scoop (175 14th Street), 503 Marquee Stagehouse & Cocktails LLC (894 Commercial Street), and The Train Station (481 Industry, Unit A). The agenda also lists recognition of first responders and proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Great Oregon Shakeout.

What the record does not show

Every recent meeting in the supplied record is marked "agenda only (minutes not yet published)." No vote tallies, dollar amounts, or outcomes appear in it. The record also contains two entries each for the Council and Development Commission meetings, dated October 2 and October 6, describing the same agendas; the summaries within those entries give the meeting date as Monday, October 5, 2026. Missing minutes are not evidence that an item failed, was withdrawn, or was postponed.

Coming up

The supplied record lists no upcoming meetings for the next 14 days. Residents who want details on the items above can read the agendas linked from the City of Astoria's official meeting records.

Astoria council weighs workforce housing developer, stormwater study, police vehicles

Astoria's City Council this month reviewed proposals for a workforce housing development at the Customs House, considered a stormwater utility study, and weighed purchases of solar lights and police vehicles. All items were on meeting agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Housing at the Customs House

At an Aug. 11 work session, the council reviewed proposals for the Customs House Workforce Housing Development. The agenda included possible authorization for the city manager to negotiate exclusively with Edlen & Co. and Proud Ground, and direction to prepare a development agreement with milestones, affordability, and land terms. An alternative was to invite both teams for developer interviews. The council also discussed year-end priorities.

Emergency road repair change order

At the Aug. 11 regular meeting, the council considered a change order for the Irving Avenue at 27th Street emergency road repair. The change increased the contract cost by $10,717.87 due to expanded scope and prevailing wage requirements. The agenda also included the swearing-in of police officers and a consent calendar of routine items.

Stormwater study, solar lights, forestry, and police vehicles

At the Aug. 14 and Aug. 18 regular meetings, the council considered several contracts and purchases:

• A contract with FCS Group for $74,025 to prepare a Stormwater Utility Formation Study.
• A resolution to transfer $60,000 from Contingency to Capital Improvements for solar bollard lights (Aug. 14) and a separate resolution to transfer $40,000 within Fund 102 for forest management activities (Aug. 18).
• Purchase of 40 solar bollard lights from Crescent Electric for $57,078 for the Riverwalk between 35th and 39th streets.
• A contract with Springboard Forestry for up to $68,560 for FY 2026-2027 forestry stewardship consulting.
• Approval to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle and a 2027 Dodge Durango Unmarked Vehicle.

The council also considered a resolution to establish an Arts & Culture Advisory Commission and a request from Recology for solid waste rate increases. Routine consent items included meeting minutes and a contract amendment for the Trestle Repair Project.

Historic Landmarks Commission

On Aug. 12, the Historic Landmarks Commission held public hearings on four requests:

• Exterior alteration at 1152 Marine Drive (remove sliding door, add window/door, change garage doors, add awning, lighting, repaint) by Mark Utti/T M Development LLC.
• New construction of a detached outdoor storage enclosure and grain silo within the City River Trail right-of-way at 1152 Marine Drive.
• Design review for exterior changes to the north elevation, storage enclosure, and grain silo at 1152 Marine Drive.
• Exterior alteration at 156 Lincoln Street to reconfigure entry steps, reconstruct front porch, and install new windows by Morgan Battisti.

The commission also reviewed draft minutes from June 16, 2026, and received staff updates on the OAPA Annual Planning Conference (Sept. 15-17) and the next HLC meeting (Sept. 15).

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Astoria council to weigh housing tax, stormwater grant, and workforce housing developer

Astoria city officials this week will consider several significant proposals, including a potential tax on vacant homes, a state grant for affordable housing infrastructure, and selection of a developer for a workforce housing project. All items are on upcoming agendas; no final decisions have been made.

City Council: Aug. 4 meeting

The council will hold an appeal hearing on a Historic Landmarks Commission decision denying an exterior alteration request at 1064 14th Street. It will also consider authorizing a $550,599 Oregon Business Development grant for stormwater infrastructure to support the Copeland Commons affordable housing project.

Council members will discuss a citizen initiative petition to impose a vacant residential unit excise tax to fund a community housing fund. Other items include a $80,974.83 contract with Waterways Consulting for Cedar Creek Spur 1 Bridge design, and a budget amendment transferring $140,000 for the 17th Street Floating Dock replacement plus a contract amendment for $383,500.

City Council work session: Aug. 11

The council reviewed proposals for the Customs House Workforce Housing Development and may authorize the city manager to negotiate exclusively with Edlen & Co. and Proud Ground. If authorized, staff would prepare a development agreement covering milestones, affordability, and land terms. An alternative is to invite both teams for developer interviews. The session also included an agenda-setting discussion for year-end priorities.

City Council: Aug. 11 regular meeting

The council will consider a change order for the Irving Avenue at 27th Street emergency road repair project, increasing the contract cost by $10,717.87 due to expanded scope and prevailing wage requirements. The agenda also includes the swearing in of police officers and a consent calendar of routine items.

City Council: Aug. 14 meeting

The council will consider a $74,025 contract with FCS Group to prepare a Stormwater Utility Formation Study. It will also vote on purchasing 40 solar bollard lights from Crescent Electric for $57,078 for the Riverwalk between 35th and 39th streets, with a resolution to transfer $60,000 from contingency to capital improvements for that purchase.

Other items include a $68,560 contract with Springboard Forestry for FY 2026-2027 forestry stewardship consulting, approval to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle and a 2027 Dodge Durango Unmarked Vehicle, a resolution to establish an Arts & Culture Advisory Commission, and a review of a solid waste rate increase request from Recology.

Historic Landmarks Commission: Aug. 12

The commission will hold public hearings on four requests. Three are by Mark Utti/T M Development LLC at 1152 Marine Drive: an exterior alteration request (EX26-04) to remove a sliding door, add a window/door, change garage doors, add an awning and lighting, and repaint; a new construction request (NC26-01) for a detached outdoor storage enclosure and grain silo within the City River Trail right-of-way; and a design review request (DR26-01) for the same property. A fourth request (EX26-05) by Morgan Battisti at 156 Lincoln Street seeks to reconfigure entry steps, reconstruct the front porch, and install new windows. The commission will also review draft minutes from June 16 and receive staff updates.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.

Astoria City Council to weigh stormwater grant, dock contracts, housing tax petition

Astoria's City Council has a full agenda in the coming weeks, with no decisions yet recorded. The most significant items include a $550,599 state grant for stormwater infrastructure at the Copeland Commons affordable housing project, contracts for a bridge and dock replacement, and a citizen petition to tax vacant homes. All meetings listed below are scheduled but minutes have not been published, so no votes have been taken.

Historic home appeal

The council will hold an appeal hearing for Exterior Alteration Request EX26-02 at 1064 14th Street. The appeal challenges a Historic Landmarks Commission decision to deny the alteration request. Staff recommends upholding the denial. This item appears on the July 27 supplemental packet and again on the August 4 council agenda.

State legislative priorities

A work session on July 28 will review and discuss the city's priorities for the state legislature, along with routine agenda setting.

Housing capacity analysis

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on July 30 to introduce and overview the 2026 Housing Capacity Analysis. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Stormwater grant and infrastructure

At its July 31 meeting, the council is scheduled to authorize a $550,599 grant from the Oregon Business Development program for stormwater infrastructure at Copeland Commons. The council will also consider accepting a utility easement at 305 Industry Street for $7,500 (shared cost). The same grant authorization appears on the August 4 agenda.

Bridge and dock contracts

The council will consider awarding an $80,974.83 engineering contract to Waterways Consulting for the Cedar Creek Spur 1 bridge replacement. For the 17th Street Floating Dock replacement, the council will consider a budget amendment transferring $140,000 to the 17th Street Dock Fund and a $383,500 contract amendment. These items are on both the July 31 and August 4 agendas.

Housing tax petition

A citizen initiative petition to impose a vacant residential unit excise tax, with proceeds going to a community housing fund, will be considered at the August 4 meeting. The petition is listed for discussion but no recommendation is provided in the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks beyond those listed above. Residents interested in the council's actions can attend the August 4 meeting or review the published agendas and minutes on the city's website.

Astoria City Council set to act on $550,599 stormwater grant, dock contracts, and housing tax proposal

Astoria's City Council has the busiest agenda of the past two weeks, with a slate of contracts, grants, and a citizen petition on a proposed housing excise tax all scheduled for consideration at its August 3 meeting. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, this roundup reflects what was placed on the agendas, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — August 3 agenda

The Council is scheduled to act on several dollar items:

• Accept a utility easement at 305 Industry Street for a shared cost of $7,500.
• Authorize a $550,599 Housing Infrastructure Financing Program grant for the Copeland Commons stormwater project.
• Award an $80,974.83 engineering contract for the Cedar Creek Spur 1 bridge replacement.
• Amend the budget to move $140,000 to the 17th Street Dock Fund for floating dock replacement.
• Authorize a $383,500 contract amendment for the 17th Street Floating Dock replacement.

The Council will also consider a citizen petition to create a vacant residential unit excise tax and hear an appeal of a Historic Landmarks Commission decision denying Exterior Alteration Request EX26-02 at 1064 14th Street. Staff recommends upholding that denial.

City Council — July 21 agenda

An earlier Council agenda included a second reading and adoption vote on an ordinance to allow transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate within city limits. Also listed:

• A $689,317 paving contract award to Big River Construction for asphalt overlay on city streets.
• Purchase of ELEMENTS XS asset management software from NOVOTX for $78,500.
• Emergency sanitary sewer repair at 6th Street and Marine Drive for $62,910, also to Big River Construction.
• Acceptance of a $25,000 Oregon Emergency Management grant for security cameras at the public safety building and Fire Station 2.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing on Conditional Use Request CU26-01, filed by Kevin Byers of Anchor Baptist Church, for a semi-public use at 1619 Marine Drive, Suite 101. A separate July 30 work session was set to introduce and overview the 2026 Housing Capacity Analysis, with no formal decisions listed.

Development Commission

The Development Commission was scheduled to consider an Astoria Partnership Program application from Friends of Suomi Hall to support Phase 1 of the Lifting and Leveling, Stabilization of Suomi Hall project.

Parks Board

The Parks Board agenda included a review of the Aquatic Center's fiscal year-end budget and a calendar-year attendance comparison between 2026 and prior years. Also listed: an update on recreation programs and revenue, planning for the Astoria Column centennial celebration, and the unveiling of a York Interpretive Panel at the Astoria Column on July 1 at 5 p.m.

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The TSAC agenda for July 28 was limited to reviewing draft minutes from its April 28 meeting. No old or new business was scheduled. The next meeting is set for October 27, 2026.

Council work sessions

Two Council work sessions, on July 24 and July 28, were set to discuss state legislative priorities and routine agenda setting. No votes or public hearings were scheduled.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers seeking confirmed outcomes from the August 3 Council meeting and the other recent agendas should watch for published minutes, which were not available at the time of this roundup.

Astoria Council, Development Commission Tackled Paving, Sewer Repairs, and Suomi Hall Stabilization

Astoria's City Council and Development Commission held a busy stretch of meetings over the past two weeks, with agendas covering infrastructure spending, rideshare rules, and a historic building stabilization request. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the three sessions, what follows reflects what each body was scheduled to consider — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 7

The Council's July 7 agenda centered on a five-year Public Works Capital Improvement Plan identifying roughly $246 million in infrastructure needs. The plan was listed for adoption alongside the updated Parks Master Plan covering 2026–2036.

Consent-calendar items included accepting a utility easement for Bethany Lutheran Church at 420 34th St. and approving a License to Occupy a portion of the 11th Street right-of-way near 1122 Lexington Ave. for a retaining wall.

The Council was also set to hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance allowing transportation network companies — rideshare services — to operate in Astoria. Additional agenda items included possible charter amendments, transportation system development charges, and a salary resolution for city employees.

Development Commission — July 17

The Astoria Development Commission was scheduled to review an Astoria Partnership Program application from Friends of Suomi Hall for Phase 1 of the Lifting and Leveling, Stabilization of Suomi Hall project.

The Commission's consent calendar included adopting draft minutes from November 3, 2025, and June 1, 2026. Public comment was limited to three minutes per speaker.

City Council — July 17

The Council's July 17 agenda included the second reading of the rideshare ordinance, moving it closer to final adoption.

Two construction contracts were on the agenda: a $689,317 paving project contract and a $62,910 emergency sewer repair contract, both listed for authorization to award.

The Council was also set to approve a lease of Heritage Square for the Astoria Regatta at $1.00 and accept a $25,000 Homeland Security Grant for security cameras.

What This Means for Residents

The Capital Improvement Plan, if adopted, would guide roughly $246 million in infrastructure spending over five years — affecting roads, utilities, and public facilities. The rideshare ordinance would determine whether companies like Uber and Lyft can legally pick up passengers in Astoria. The paving and sewer contracts address immediate maintenance needs. The Suomi Hall application could advance preservation of a landmark building.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official agenda portal for newly posted sessions.

*Note: All three meetings listed above are reflected by agenda only; minutes have not yet been published. Final actions, vote tallies, and any amendments will be confirmed when minutes become available.*