– Topics –
- Work Session
- City Council
- More information
– Work Session –
Parks & Recreation Annual Update
Dallas has 12 active parks! On Monday, the council will hear from Jennifer Ward (Parks and Recreation Manager), giving the annual update for the Parks and Aquatic Center.
This is information sharing only and a time for questions from the councilors.
Mark your calendar: The Japanese Garden ribbon cutting ceremony is Nov 2, 2024 at 10 AM.
Library Tour
The council and city staff will have a private tour of the Library. This is for gathering information only and no council discussion will take place.
Why is the tour private? This is for the councilors and staff to get first hand experience and interaction with city buildings and the departments inside them. Not a time to interact with the public.
– City Council –
Introductions, Recognitions, Proclamations
No known items upfront.
PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation – SW Cherry at 11th Avenue
This public hearing is to annex the property into the city of Dallas, Oregon at SW Cherry and 11th Ave. It will also change the zoning to Low-Density Residential (currently it’s zoned as Polk County SR – Suburban Residential).
The property owner requested the annexation of their 0.33 acre site. The Dallas Planning Commission previously held a public hearing and voted to approve this annexation.
What’s happening tonight? After the public hearing, the council can vote to approve the annexation of the property into the city and the zone change.
Annexation – 1080 West Ellendale Avenue
This public hearing is to annex the property at 1080 West Ellendale Avenue, into the city of Dallas, Oregon. It would also change the zoning to Low-Density Residential (currently it’s a zoned as Polk County SR – Suburban Residential).
There is an adjoining property being added to the original request. The adjoining property owner has agreed to the addition of their property. With that addition, the total annexation area is about 9.2 acres. The Dallas Planning Commission previously held a public hearing and voted to approve this annexation.
Change since the last public hearing: The property owner is proposing a lower fee to pay for the future construction of the Levens & Ellendale intersection. Originally the fee was agreed at 4.6%, and the new proposed fee is 3.1%.
Future plans: This specific property will be phase 2 of a single family home neighborhood called Ellendale Meadows. Construction of phase 1 is scheduled for construction in spring/summer 2024 (per the application material).
Did you know? The future plans of the property cannot be a factor considered in the annexation and property zone change vote.
Public Comment
This is your time to speak to your City Council, Mayor, and City staff!
Consent Agenda
This is a quick action, meant to pass routine procedural items.
What’s on the consent agenda?
- Approve the October 7, 2024 Work Session Minutes
- Approve the October 7, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
- September 2024 Financial Report
Whoa, slow down! If any councilor has a question, issue, or wants to discuss something, they can “pull” the item from the consent agenda. This would give everyone time to talk specifically about that item.
Mayor and council Report and comments
This is a time for councilors and the mayor to speak about any item they would like.
City Manager report
Fleet Services Agreement with Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde
This is a vote to allow the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The agreement is for the Dallas Fleet Services Division to provide maintenance services to nine fire and medic response vehicles.
Why should Dallas service other communities vehicles? Providing fleet services to the Grand Ronde creates a net-positive impact to the Fleet Services Division fund. It also helps build community relations!
ADA Curb Ramp Project
This is a vote to allow the city manager to sign an agreement with Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
The ODOT plan will build ADA ramps at various locations along Kings Valley Highway and Dallas-Rickreall Highway in the city limits.
How much will this cost Dallas? Maybe extra time sitting in traffic during construction. Otherwise, the work will be funded by federal and state dollars.
Ordinance reading
No. 1900 – Illegal discharges
What is the ordinance?
- The ordinance covers illegal discharges, intentional dumping, illegal connections, and protection of waterways.
- The ordinance allows the City to lead with education for violations, and opportunities to correct.
- The ordinance includes appropriate penalties for repeat or intentional violations.
This topic has previously been discussed by the council, learn more here.
What’s happening tonight? This is the 1st reading of the ordinance. The council can ask questions, and vote to approve the 1st reading.
What’s next? The 2nd reading and final vote for the ordinance is scheduled for Nov 4, 2024. If approved, the ordinance becomes effective on Dec. 4, 2024.
No. 1898 – Noncompliant vehicles
City staff found a need to update the city code when it comes to abandoned vehicles in the city. The Public Administration Committee (a sub committee of the city council) previously met, discussed, and approved of these proposed changes.
Summary of the changes provided by city staff:
- In Section 6.500 the definition of Abandoned Vehicle is replaced with Non-compliant Vehicle. The code section further describes what constitutes a non-compliant vehicle.
- In Section 6.505 the title and body text is amended to reflect the change from abandoned vehicle to non-compliant vehicle.
- Section 6.510 had formatting issues. This section received no further amendments, but after approval the formatting will be corrected.
- Section 6.525 is amended to synchronize the pre-tow notice with Oregon statutory language for such notices. The pre-tow notice shall be affixed to the vehicle at least 24 hours before taking the vehicle into custody, including weekends and holidays.
- Section 6.530 is amended to synchronize the post-tow notice with Oregon statutory language for such notices.
- Section 6.532 is added to address the procedure for vehicles that have no identification markings such as a vehicle identification number, registration plates and no other markings by which we can identify the owner.
What action is happening tonight? This is the 2nd reading of the ordinance. The council can ask questions, and vote to approve the 2nd reading.
What’s next? If approved, the ordinance becomes effective on Nov. 20, 2024.
No. 1899 – Zone change
Previously, the council voted to approve re-zoning 498 SE Hankel Street to High-Density Residential. Tonight is the 2nd reading of the zone change ordinance.
What’s happening tonight? This is the 2nd reading of the ordinance. The council can ask questions and vote to approve the reading.
What’s next? If approved the zone change becomes effective on Nov. 20, 2024.
– More Information –
Learn more: View the entire work session and council meeting packet for a lot more information!
Attend the meeting: Come attend the city council meeting in person! On Monday, October 21th, 2024. Work session starts at 6:00 pm and city council starts at 7:00 pm, at the City Hall in downtown Dallas, Oregon. You are free to come and leave whenever during the meeting.
Speak to your city council: Everyone is welcome to speak to your city council, for 3 minutes towards the beginning of the meeting! You can congratulate a local group, ask questions, or address concerns you have. The time is yours to address your city and be heard!
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