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The mayor read the executive-session authority as ORS 192.660(2)(i) and stated the purpose: “review and evaluate the employment related performance of the Chief Executive Officer of any public body.” The mayor clarified that public officers and staff may not request legal counsel to attend on their behalf, that relatives or representatives of the news media and staff are permitted to attend, and that other members of the audience were asked to leave the room. The mayor also directed news representatives not to report on the executive-session deliberations beyond stating the previously announced general subject.

The mayor emphasized that “no decision may be made in Executive session,” and reiterated the limits on reporting and public attendance. Council moved to follow the announced procedure for the closed session; the work session record shows the executive session notice and related instructions but no public deliberations or decisions were recorded in the public transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 24, 2025, North Bend City Council Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","Council announced an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) to review employment-related performance of a public officer.","taxTitle","North Bend, Coos County, Oregon","taxId",53918,"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},6625477,"City attorney, administrator clear franchise name-change resolution for council",65,951380,1016440,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756895-853e422e237c34d47cd1f7e65a89286f&start=951&end=1016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756895-853e422e237c34d47cd1f7e65a89286f/thumbnail_951380.jpg","/articles/6625477/North-Bend/Coos-County/Oregon/City-attorney-administrator-clear-franchise-name-change-resolution-for-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625477-68297066337949d676ef992e6cfbb2f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214784&Signature=XkKEHwEzZt3-jmrj1VG5Q6lslsyjPagGbSasWn3OZadDM22~D6CLnSsHg0SGutGpWv5oFuhtTNdnyQ4GuPSsgT40OVfCkRIb6FDT3Q6kStrb-MR8upPiHcniKxGohpAuNnjtic9F0EwfRmR8GiXXqBjTehCT4fVG2aHnK1cIAbmwL5k-C7pzoecwPH2JZS0oKX6rekXA1UgNig16bgnDCdGBt1zAeVzRpwtmbSCWtvEb6rNw36SmkFprB2zFMh8HBSCmA2EjjepTWHSHs~cnQvdboj3rOEZTsanOWWRjwqU4Wed6wFihZZaM-G3vcO9IWlscEnqHvN6ZvZYIqMI1Lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the council on March 24 that Resolution No. 3363 is a housekeeping item that would transfer an existing franchise agreement to a new corporate name.

The city administrator said staff and the city attorney reviewed the franchise paperwork and the resolution would authorize moving the franchise agreement to the new name, identified in the meeting as BCE Holding Corporation. Staff said the change is an administrative name transfer rather than a change to substantive franchise terms. The work session discussion did not record a council vote; staff said the resolution would be presented to council for action at the next meeting.","City staff said resolution 3363 will move an existing franchise agreement to a new corporate name (BCE Holding Corporation); the city attorney and administrator reviewed the documents and will present the resolution on the council agenda.",{"_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},6625482,"City staff propose buying adjustable manhole risers to reduce street 'potholes' at rims",70,1028524,1098596,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756895-853e422e237c34d47cd1f7e65a89286f&start=1028&end=1098","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756895-853e422e237c34d47cd1f7e65a89286f/thumbnail_1028524.jpg","/articles/6625482/North-Bend/Coos-County/Oregon/City-staff-propose-buying-adjustable-manhole-risers-to-reduce-street-potholes-at-rims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625482-0d130ab7200fb557026d38456b483e1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214784&Signature=mNz3P5eRs3gACZ2ghehmwLIHOwroqL7Bn3DxfFz4QvJ9wkB5OiIPQSEQULy6LAPMdtXVeOuKbvofPnH4eexLb9eCG~6d-1pm5WcfuthcnksgwmrWMFmnTD977fFgq4AM2N4qY7Cu85vr2t-1Y4E-2TkDAgpHBjju3BzLPfpvoQVn5cIeOrm0ofekxTV6T0ojBcy7Uu8i3XPdnKzpnwC2cBe9eM5OOqEj4g3aPfxxwh30mbmK3jgad2cuyflY4IksP4eY4hPXvJcAB1XqIfwm9qpNU5bkMvEKLNfIbicSPlfIYPsAP4RDZBfinaQlJORF9SqcbsvRO4EvVPFPIzS1gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public works staff asked the City Council for authorization to buy adjustable manhole rim systems to address recurring low or loose manhole covers on steep streets such as Oak Street and at the Ash–Newmark intersection.

Staff said typical standard frames and grates cost about $300 each, while adjustable rim systems average a little over $500 each. The department described a maintenance problem: crews set some manhole frames with grout to match asphalt grade, but the grout can fail and manholes can settle or become loose, creating what staff called “purposeful potholes” that drivers avoid. Adjustable risers allow crews to set and later adjust the rim to grade without repeated grout repairs.

The public works presenter said the city intends to replace problem frames and covers in targeted areas to reduce bumps and improve street surface consistency. Staff characterized the adjustable assemblies as somewhat more expensive up front but expected they would reduce recurring repair work and improve driving conditions. No formal council action was taken during the work session; staff said the purchase would appear on the upcoming council agenda.","Public works asked council to authorize purchase of adjustable manhole-frame-and-riser assemblies (about $500 each) to replace worn or low manhole frames on steeper streets, improving ride quality and reducing frequent repairs to grout-set rims.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625488,"Public works seeks $9,700 camera replacement and funds for limited annual wastewater pipe work",350,730000,1080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756895-853e422e237c34d47cd1f7e65a89286f&start=730&end=1080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756895-853e422e237c34d47cd1f7e65a89286f/thumbnail_730000.jpg","/articles/6625488/North-Bend/Coos-County/Oregon/Public-works-seeks-9700-camera-replacement-and-funds-for-limited-annual-wastewater-pipe-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625488-46c13bd79692bece0937a1c562cbf30e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214784&Signature=I93R~jZEzlnNqV7Q4Lj-B-NcZc5fK2mfqm7N-0QhIK6LoCqhRR4ADlwzFRX0gLU3HZnbysU7W9Gw-avD5C7imWcjGTGvc-HWm2S0xQ~qtty6A-Oyj8y2Qfpy8IZvLQ689RjBJfc7wzc~U83SkBYb~dt1jMsfIfp4J6EIDbps1y52SLaSsrlw5YapQ-rkGbAu~Fw~e4-JAsqBqtC1qsWMQhZLfD~5xAYy3wyTrbEZ2WqoixpK3MsTo30lOErE768lhfO7BtviAgpJcIWlDXp8tm986YE1rEX1ABdm9OPPUQN7zi3i7PVkYmK9LVqD-XvjnmAJ4L~GUE9ozYYfGGk1iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public works staff briefed the North Bend City Council on March 24 about two planned purchases: replacement of the lateral inspection camera and funding for the department's annual wastewater lateral/mainline work.

Public works explained the lateral camera, which inspects customer lateral connections (4-inch lines), is roughly 10 years old and “is glitching right now.” Staff said the camera wears out because the crews run and inspect substantial lengths of pipe annually; the department runs about 60,000 feet of mainline camera inspections per year and cameras used on laterals typically do 7,000–8,000 feet of that work. The department said it received three quotes and the camera replacement will be about $9,700.

On wastewater replacement, the collections crew described the city’s two-track approach: work eight to nine feet deep or shallower in-house and contract out deeper work. Staff said in-house replacement—which also includes surface restoration—costs roughly $250 per foot, while contracting out deeper work typically runs $400–$500 per foot. For the 2025 schedule the department does not plan major mainline projects and expects to perform about 700 feet of in-house replacement this year, a lower number than some prior years when the total approached 1,000–1,200 feet.

Public works noted that the in-house rate is lower because the city does not include contractor profit in those jobs and shallower work is less complex. Staff also described how residents sometimes request lateral camera inspections as a due-diligence item when selling or buying a home; the city provides lateral video inspections to residents and businesses on request.

Councilors asked questions about durability and scheduling; staff said the failing camera still works irregularly but recommended replacement to avoid losing inspection capacity this season. There was no formal council vote at the work session; staff said the purchases and contract scheduling will appear as consent or agenda items at the council meeting.","Public works staff told council the lateral camera used to inspect service lines is failing after about 10 years and requested replacement quotes; staff also outlined plans to perform about 700 feet of in-house annual wastewater replacement this season and explained per-foot cost differences versus contracted work.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625490,"Visitor and Convention Bureau reports budget growth, outlines Denver air service campaign and summer events",102,134018,236950,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756895-853e422e237c34d47cd1f7e65a89286f&start=134&end=236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756895-853e422e237c34d47cd1f7e65a89286f/thumbnail_134018.jpg","/articles/6625490/North-Bend/Coos-County/Oregon/Visitor-and-Convention-Bureau-reports-budget-growth-outlines-Denver-air-service-campaign-and-summer-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625490-95a048013566b669905aa162a706c994/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214784&Signature=SUFJb19NbA8rI-iUAwrY3AU829mHMstAEe9mbSSlMuQHWDhzMLrz5f2Mx5bkoJywKhe0PMhUomZ0igAC-8Lf7wnFMiFmY0UA~jgldhKJlckfhWIl~yzlK6CeizxJWPmOuWXKRFmmWA413NgQCAKOlPW2710PU4VESoX5tii6Fj1LFjqfMcmyw0fsxHYOcLQwrmb9R5YAVmA0lz6IR-EvqMbLOvg8mf1cARacuIrav~UhkMEp3LwH7oDeftIJL90OXB2RNkOviNkQTc6NOrhhKCbX1qhkYBO7f-UNQhS4P6f4N08gohXwbqITgVj7mstZX1OtNtKSHAgYNdcjZ9tydw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Visitor and Convention Bureau provided a semiannual briefing to the North Bend City Council on March 24, reporting growth in its budget, describing how lodging-tax revenue is split between taxing entities and the bureau, and outlining a series of advertising and events campaigns timed to new direct air service and regional conferences.

The bureau representative told the council, “When I started in 2017, our annual budget was about $360,000. We are now at 1.577 million,” and said that the increase is tied to lodging-tax growth and an expanded service area that now includes Coos County and Charleston-area lodging receipts. The representative said current collections are about 62% of budgeted income and about 45% of budgeted expenses to date.

The presentation framed tourism as an economic driver for local businesses and jobs. The bureau estimated that Coos County tourism is a $14 billion industry for Oregon, supporting roughly 118,000 jobs statewide; county visitors spend about $330 million (new 2024 figures expected in May), supporting about 3,800 jobs. For Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston combined, the bureau estimated they capture roughly 40% of county visitor spending—about $148 million—supporting about 2,100 local jobs.

The bureau described how lodging-tax collections are allocated. It said local lodging taxes historically were 7% with cities keeping the majority share; a 2003 state law and a 2019 local increase altered the distribution so that, on combined city lodging-tax rates of 9.5%, taxing entities keep about 61% while the bureau receives about 39%.

The bureau reported a conservative attribution of visitor spending to its advertising: it estimates about 15% of area visitor spending (roughly $20 million) is attributable to bureau advertising and marketing, producing about a $27.50 return on investment to local businesses and tax collections.

Looking ahead, the bureau outlined four near-term priorities: (1) an advertising push to promote new daily Denver flights that will operate May 22 through Oct. 26 (the bureau said flights will go daily during that period), (2) promotional and hospitality support for the League of Oregon Cities conference hosted locally in May (the bureau plans 300 welcome bags and said the luncheon on May 7 will be covered by the bureau with Todd Davidson from Travel Oregon as keynote), (3) hosting the Oregon Regional Special Olympics track-and-field and bocce events on June 21 (the bureau said organizers will need 75–100 volunteers), and (4) a website redesign to add accessibility features funded partly by a Travel Oregon grant.

The bureau also listed recent marketing activity—storm-watching promotions, winter ice-rink and event advertising, and routine use of QR-coded print placements directing readers to video and web content—and noted plans to emphasize signature annual events such as the crab feed and clambake music festival. The representative said the bureau will run a large advertising campaign in the Denver market to attract direct-fly visitors who previously would have driven from Portland or Eugene.

The bureau asked councilors to note the travel-and-tourism luncheon on May 7 and invited city officials to attend; the bureau representative said it covers the cost of lunch. The council had no formal action during the briefing; the bureau closed after questions.","The North Bend-area Visitor and Convention Bureau told the City Council its annual budget has grown since 2017, summarized lodging-tax splits, estimated a conservative advertising return on investment and previewed promotions tied to new daily Denver flights, a May conference and summer events.","actionData","errors"]

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