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Shaw described visiting the post office in February to renew a passport appointment and seeing three posters announcing an office closure for Memorial Day; she said the posters appeared early and lacked any official USPS branding. She said the imagery resembled European World War II veteran cemeteries and noted that U.S. veteran markers include a wide variety of religious symbols.

Legal and council response
Shaw cited a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling she said limits religious displays at post offices. Council members and the mayor said they do not have direct authority over the federal postal facility but that they would raise the matter with the postmaster to share the community concern.

Ending
Council members thanked Shaw for bringing the matter to the city’s attention and indicated staff or elected officials would pass the concern to the postmaster.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Dundee City Council Meeting April 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","DUNDEE, Ore. — During public comment at the April 1 City Council meeting, resident Versa Shaw said she found a Memorial Day closure notice posted inside the Dundee Post Office that used religious imagery and no U.S. Postal Service logo.","taxTitle","Dundee, Yamhill County, Oregon","taxId",37511,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6032728,"Council directs developer to design Ninth Street median changes; fire chief emphasizes turning radiuses",1201,872000,2073000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412639-464ba4103738e2486d311b0fdc0705f2&start=872&end=2073","/articles/6032728/Dundee/Yamhill-County/Oregon/Council-directs-developer-to-design-Ninth-Street-median-changes-fire-chief-emphasizes-turning-radiuses","DUNDEE, Ore. — Councilmembers on April 1 reviewed proposed modifications to medians and stormwater infrastructure on North Ninth Street tied to the Dundee Terrain project and directed the developer to prepare permit-ready drawings for the option staff and the council favored.

Staff and the developer presented three alternatives: (1) shorten existing median islands and leave the vault in place; (2) lower the water-quality vault and place a traffic lid so the paved surface is continuous over it; and (3) build a different stormwater system and extend or fill islands (a hybrid). Staff said option 2 — lowering the vault and detailing turning radiuses — appeared feasible and provided the most flexibility while minimizing disruption and long-term cost.

Fire Department concerns and council feedback
Dundee’s fire chief told council the department’s primary concern was ensuring the turning radiuses for aerial apparatus and other fire apparatus would be met. Council discussion focused on preserving adequate apparatus movement while minimizing impacts to neighboring property access and the streetscape. Several councilmembers said they preferred option 2 for the flexibility it offers for apparatus movements and for minimizing curb geometry changes that could confuse motorists and residents.

Council direction
Council signaled consensus for option 2 and asked the developer and city engineer to update the public-works permit drawings accordingly. No formal vote was required; staff said the next step would be to update plans, submit a public-works permit application and address any outstanding land-use conditions tied to the original land-use decision.

Ending
Staff and the developer said they will prepare the updated drawings for permit review; the council asked staff to ensure fire apparatus turning templates are included in the submittal.","After reviewing three design alternatives for medians and a stormwater vault related to the Dundee Terrain project, councilmembers signaled a preference for the option that lowers the vault (option 2) and asked the developer to prepare public-works permit drawings implementing that approach.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":50,"_51":91,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6032733,"Dundee approves $125,000 urban-renewal contribution for Olive Branch development",1526,5746000,7272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412639-464ba4103738e2486d311b0fdc0705f2&start=5746&end=7272","/articles/6032733/Dundee/Yamhill-County/Oregon/Dundee-approves-125000-urban-renewal-contribution-for-Olive-Branch-development","DUNDEE, Ore. — The Dundee City Council voted April 1 to provide $125,000 from the urban-renewal fund to assist infrastructure work at the Olive Branch development and directed staff to prepare a formal reimbursement agreement.

Staff presented the applicant’s cost spreadsheet for water, sewer and storm improvements and offered a range of contribution models. Council and staff discussed expected tax-increment returns and the length of time before the city would recoup the investment through increased assessed value. After discussion about proportional public contribution and likely repayment timelines, councilmembers moved and approved directing staff to develop an agreement for $125,000.

Why it matters
Council members said the development could add lodging and visitor-oriented uses and increase tax increment within the renewal area. Staff said the projected incremental property-tax return from the development as presented would yield an estimated annual tax increment in the low thousands (staff used an illustrative calculation in the packet), and council members discussed acceptable payback windows when considering public contributions.

Applicant remarks and city response
Mary Gregmore, an applicant representative, described revised cost estimates and said the project includes container-unit lodging and site improvements. City staff said the urban-renewal office will draft an agreement that will specify eligible uses, disbursement conditions and any required prevailing-wage or reimbursement terms.

Next steps
Staff will draft the urban-renewal agreement and return it to council for approval. The agreement will define milestones and invoices required before any funds are disbursed; the city said disbursements will be contingent on evidence that work has been completed to code and in accordance with the agreement.

Ending
Council members said they supported the project’s goals and asked staff to return a formal document to memorialize the terms.","Council voted to direct staff to draft an agreement to provide $125,000 from urban-renewal funds to assist Olive Branch site infrastructure; staff will require a formal agreement specifying conditions and disbursement terms.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_47":100,"_49":50,"_51":101,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6032738,"Dundee adopts new water-consumption rates and $0.50 monthly technology fee",417,402000,819000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412639-464ba4103738e2486d311b0fdc0705f2&start=402&end=819","/articles/6032738/Dundee/Yamhill-County/Oregon/Dundee-adopts-new-water-consumption-rates-and-050-monthly-technology-fee","DUNDEE, Ore. — After several months of preliminary work, the Dundee City Council on April 1 adopted Resolution 2025-O3 to raise water-consumption rates and add a $0.50 monthly technology fee to water bills.

The move increased the monthly base charge by $6, from $21.54 to $27.54, and restructured tiered consumption rates. City staff presented the new tiers during the meeting: the first consumption tier (551–825 cubic feet) was presented at 6.8¢ per cubic foot; the next tiers were presented at 8¢, 9.09¢ and 10¢ at higher volumes. Staff also presented language in the resolution establishing an annual adjustment tied to consumer-price measures and noted a $0.50 monthly technology fee to cover increasing technology needs.

Why this matters
The council and staff said the increase responds to ongoing revenue shortfalls in the utilities fund and rising operation and maintenance costs. Staff told the council the changes are intended to preserve service levels while ensuring the system’s financial stability.

What the council did and next steps
Council members moved to adopt Resolution 2025-O3, which also repeals Resolution 2020-O4. The resolution passed by voice vote; staff recorded the implementation timetable in the resolution materials and will return a final billing schedule and public notice for publication. Staff identified Public Works and city administration as assignees responsible for implementation.

Quotes from the meeting
Steve, a city staff member who presented the proposal, summarized the principal elements: “the council wanted to raise the base rate by $6 from $21.54 to $27.54,” and described the tiered per-cubic-foot charges and the $0.50 technology fee.

Ending
Staff will publish the new rate schedule and billing changes and return with a final implementation timeline. Council members asked that the city provide clear billing notices so customers understand the change and the rationale behind it.","The City of Dundee adopted Resolution 2025-O3 on April 1, raising the base monthly water charge and adjusting consumption tiers; the council also added a $0.50 monthly technology fee and directed staff to publish implementation details.",{"_33":105,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":106,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_47":100,"_49":50,"_51":107,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6032742,"Dundee council approves water-rate hike, public-works contracts and an urban-renewal grant","/articles/6032742/Dundee/Yamhill-County/Oregon/Dundee-council-approves-water-rate-hike-public-works-contracts-and-an-urban-renewal-grant","DUNDEE, Ore. — The Dundee City Council on April 1 approved a package of measures the city said it needs to shore up utility finances and advance local development, including a multi-tier water-rate increase, a $30,000 PFAS study contract and a $125,000 urban-renewal grant for the Olive Branch development.

The votes came as the council and staff described a budget shortfall and several near-term infrastructure and permitting decisions. Council members approved a resolution setting new water-consumption rates and associated charges (Resolution 2025-O3), awarded a contract for a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) study, authorized temporary street closures and noise variances for an event, and approved several smaller contracts and appointments.

Most measures passed with routine procedural votes. The council approved the consent agenda (minutes; financial report; and a brewery LFCC application), approved hiring Kennedy James Consultants for a PFAS study, accepted a sewer-rate study proposal, granted the requested temporary street closure and noise variance for “Refueled by Fine Wine,” and appointed Shannon Stuckel to the budget committee. The council also approved an urban-renewal contribution of $125,000 for the Olive Branch project and directed staff to proceed with related paperwork.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025-O3 (water rates): Adopted. The resolution raises the base water rate and updates consumption tiers. The resolution also establishes a $0.50 monthly technology fee on water bills and adds an annual adjustment tied to consumer price measures, with the resolution text specifying a start date shown in staff materials. (Discussion and vote recorded in meeting minutes.)
- PFAS study contract (Kennedy James Consultants): Approved. Council approved a personal-service contract not to exceed $30,000 to perform a PFAS study and report. Staff said the state had reviewed the contract. (Motion and vote recorded.)
- Temporary closure / Refueled by Fine Wine event (5K and half-marathon): Approved. Council granted the temporary closure and noise variance as requested; staff noted prior events had caused neighborhood parking and noise concerns in some years. (Motion and vote recorded.)
- Sewer-rate study (Oregon Association of Water Utilities): Approved. Council accepted a $12,000 proposal to perform a sewer-rate study and update. Staff said $40,000 existed in the budget for similar work and roughly $9,000 had been spent to date. (Motion and vote recorded.)
- Urban-renewal contribution — Olive Branch project: Approved. Council voted to develop an agreement to provide $125,000 from the urban-renewal fund to help pay infrastructure costs tied to the Olive Branch development. Staff presented a line-item estimate submitted by the applicant, and council members discussed project scale and projected tax increment revenue before approving the contribution. (Motion and vote recorded.)
- Consent agenda: Approved. Includes minutes, financial report ending Feb. 25 and a brewery LFCC application.
- Appointment: Shannon Stuckel approved to the Dundee budget committee for a three-year term.

What passed and what happens next
Council directed staff to prepare the formal documents needed to implement each measure: the city administrator will finalize contracts, and the engineering and planning teams will incorporate council direction into public-works permit drawings (for projects such as Ninth Street modifications and the Olive Branch infrastructure). Several items will appear in upcoming budget and urban-renewal paperwork and will be tracked as part of the city’s capital-improvement planning.

The council did not change any staff recommendations on the clerk’s or attorney’s procedural matters during the votes. Where timing or effective dates were not specified in the meeting debate, staff said the implementation schedule and precise effective dates would be included in the formal documents returned to council or in subsequent budget committee materials.

Ending
Council members said they expect follow-up work on the water and budget topics at the next budget meeting; staff noted several upcoming meetings with the rural fire district and other partners to discuss public-safety funding.","At its April 1 meeting the Dundee City Council approved a water-rate increase, a PFAS study contract, event permits, a $125,000 urban-renewal contribution for the Olive Branch project and several administrative contracts and appointments.","actionData","errors"]

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