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City Attorney Larson told the council his predecessor had discovered a number of previously adopted ordinances that lacked the enacting clause the city charter requires. \"It's kind of a housekeeping item,\" Larson said. \"It's not hugely important, but it's important just in case something might happen in the future.\" The ordinance was described as updating the enacting clause for ordinances affecting street names, subdivisions, animal control, and a franchise agreement.

Larson listed the specific ordinances affected as those referenced in the ordinance bill: 4 20 7; 8 25; 9 75; 12 24; and 13 22, and said adding the proper enacting clause would make those ordinances more defensible if challenged. He said the change is administrative rather than substantive.

Councilors moved and seconded approval of the first reading; the roll call vote was recorded as seven ayes and no nays. The council then voted to read the ordinance a second time by title only and to schedule a third reading at the next council meeting on Feb. 25; both motions passed unanimously.

Because the change amends prior local ordinances rather than creating new policy, Larson and councilors characterized the measure as housekeeping to ensure compliance with the City Charter. There was no extended debate recorded.

Votes at a glance

- First reading approval of Ordinance Bill No. 1 for 2025 (amending prior ordinances to add enacting clauses): 7–0, approved.
- Second reading by title only: 7–0, approved.
- Motion to move the ordinance to third reading on Feb. 25: 7–0, approved.

The council will consider final action at the scheduled third reading on Feb. 25.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-02-11 City Council Meeting Recording","oneSentenceSummary","The Sweet Home City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to insert a charter-required enacting clause into several earlier ordinances and voted to place the measure on the agenda for a third reading on Feb. 25.","taxTitle","Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon","taxId",53923,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126799,"Sweet Home Chamber highlights tourism, events and online updates in 2024 annual report",382,450000,832000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2665653-1de2f5e7457b0be19988ab70756fd20d&start=450&end=832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2665653-1de2f5e7457b0be19988ab70756fd20d/thumbnail_450000.jpg","/articles/6126799/Sweet-Home/Linn-County/Oregon/Sweet-Home-Chamber-highlights-tourism-events-and-online-updates-in-2024-annual-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126799-1b95f8794cf8e1611426b8296b33c5bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152562&Signature=bWYUBshPpP11Xhms8Wu4k0T4-jDBqz1LaHFCTVakeEezO5G47F9Ewk0Z9WVGvKY7WVBtczzgibn770ixp1bJozYG05Go-yVt5gZF5dyTTQWMUIURjNgo~OIBmALnLRthTpf8usG6Eu~0M6HwQWbfi-emWz9nx0eJ~glvP4iqU9HvTNshfpcNife0~U05LFD~-j~cFrgeADJ-gsOWOEdSeco5Jzihc8D4MoapoPlRPbEnIeZ~SOtAUEiVSbI3osEn5ty8h7XQCuiiaCenv00W3tsgCFfT0DGgcfUK0vWB49gyhLFxPLjXZCHiHfGkQjXY9fVkxY7t4ZKs8QkD8eEpxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center presented its 2024 annual report to the City Council, emphasizing tourism outreach, events, and efforts to correct and improve online map listings.

The chamber's executive director (name not provided in the meeting transcript) reported several event outcomes: the \"Cut the Gut\" car cruise registered 307 participants from 28 cities; the sportsman holiday parade had 83 paid registrations from 17 cities; and the chamber's visitor-center tracking recorded 69 visitors from 32 cities. The director said visitors in 2024 traveled to Sweet Home from 15 states and several other countries, including Canada and the Netherlands.

The director described a series of updates made to online map listings to make Sweet Home attractions easier to find. She reported updating listings for Lakeshore Park (Foster Lake), the Whittemore Covered Bridge, the Sweet Home Senior Center, the Elks Lodge, the Indian Council Tree (outside city limits), and a public parking lot (assigned the address 1141 Twelfth Avenue). The director said the map updates have generated thousands of views for those listings and that the new Chamber sign sees high traffic exposure on Highway 20, with the director estimating roughly 22,000 vehicle passes per day in both directions.

Council members thanked the chamber representative for running the visitor center and for the annual banquet turnout; the mayor also acknowledged chamber award winners and congratulated community volunteers recognized at the banquet.

The chamber did not request city funding or policy changes during the presentation. The report was informational and concluded after council comments and brief thanks.","The Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center reported on 2024 activities including event attendance, out-of-area visitors, and efforts to update online maps and listings to improve tourism visibility.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126803,"Residents urge elected mayor; councilists agree to schedule community hearing on May ballot question",1512,132000,1644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2665653-1de2f5e7457b0be19988ab70756fd20d&start=132&end=1644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2665653-1de2f5e7457b0be19988ab70756fd20d/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6126803/Sweet-Home/Linn-County/Oregon/Residents-urge-elected-mayor-councilists-agree-to-schedule-community-hearing-on-May-ballot-question","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126803-722d8f616da0d11cbef34011d8f197ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152562&Signature=UDe-SIL6ceya6mgKRrsvA9-dw5lYt4BKjQanIx~2AE79e0HBvS-9KMxa2mOpjVFPcrQ8vbFMJ4ju4kJv3kVTJn7HcxDWbv5DEYU0YV~NZVH9XzzO7H8z-3-AUGA7-K~cT9SUq5W8~Chv5OjZqwuMukzyjz2qSQOH0wAypvAzssOGzsUNiF9M7ynY0skG2dehaiWQjPP~mdcqgs0sYarwHg5H7kVirxvZ7FBUs~VvQvNINsw4MxstqNzFP3Ma45sHv-w9JHsB~CAFY2g6Y7HlOSEIJdojAlJjUQijFGKVCNA-anGySL3ZcnGfQUFlNWUVCoR73Yv~YunP~GgxBwITtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Three Sweet Home residents used the public comment period to urge the City Council to let voters elect the mayor rather than have the council appoint the position.

Don Miller, a resident and self-identified \"chief petitioner,\" said the proposal is \"not being rushed\" and described years of local committee review on the issue. \"All I'm asking is for you guys to see the people want a chance to have their voices heard. What better way than in the ballot box?\" Miller said.

David Lohman told the council elected officials should include the mayor on the ballot. \"I feel that we need the people want to elect the mayor, not appoint by seven people the position,\" Lohman said, adding that placing the question on a May ballot would give the city more than a year to define the mayor's responsibilities.

Theresa Howard said she had spoken with dozens of residents while running the local thrift store and that \"the mayor should be elected by the majority of the people.\" She said the change had been discussed in Sweet Home for more than two decades.

A councilor said four members gave consensus to put the topic on the next meeting's agenda so community members could present their views about placing the mayor on the May ballot. The motion to add community comment on the next meeting agenda was described in council remarks as a scheduling decision to hear public testimony; no formal ordinance or ballot measure was adopted at the meeting.

The public comments and the council's decision to schedule a community discussion follow earlier public and committee conversations referenced by speakers; several residents and councilors said the topic has been discussed for years. The council did not take a formal vote to change how the mayor is chosen during this meeting; instead, members agreed to hear more input at an upcoming council session.","Three residents urged the council to allow voters to elect the mayor rather than have the council appoint the position. Councilors said they would place community testimony and discussion about putting the mayor on the May ballot on the next meeting's agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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