[{"_1":2,"_94":-5,"_95":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,74,84],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},"mediaId",6167061,"mediaKeyId","5412691-73b6df83d7cee1a856e76a784ed05558","parentId",5412691,"title","Consultant warns Dundee—s max-day water demand now exceeds system capacity; council OKs legal review of water-right extensions","audioSeconds",3634,"startMs",179000,"endMs",3813000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412691-73b6df83d7cee1a856e76a784ed05558&start=179&end=3813","thumbnailUrl","https://d352y6ypj4mjo3.cloudfront.net/AudioPlaceholder.png","articleUrl","/articles/6167061/Dundee/Yamhill-County/Oregon/Consultant-warns-Dundees-max-day-water-demand-now-exceeds-system-capacity-council-OKs-legal-review-of-water-right-extensions","mediaUrl","author","City Council of Dundee, OR","date","2025-07-15T00:00:00Z","article","Bob Long, a hydrogeologist for CWMH 2.0 of Lake Oswego, told the Dundee City Council on July 8 that the citys maximum-day water demand is now crossing over the systems current capacity and that the community should be cautious about approving additional growth without added supply or capacity. \"Water rights are extremely difficult to get in the state of Oregon,\" Long said. \"Your max day demand is crossing over your system capacity now.\"

Long summarized a written memo the council had received and described work his firm completed to prepare and pursue extensions of time, partial beneficial-use claims and certificates for the citys existing water rights. He said Dundee has \"plenty of water rights on paper,\" but meeting the volume and rate conditions in those documents is often the harder part.

The consultant outlined near- and longer-term options: PFAS sampling and follow-up testing under a state program; targeted well rehabilitation or replacement; reactivation and feasibility study of Well 4 near the river for potential riverbank filtration; use of two certificated springs for aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) and instream leases to preserve those certificates; and eventual development of a surface-water treatment plant tied to the Willamette River. Longs memo estimated 5 million to 7 million gallons of wintertime flow could be available for ASR, which he described as \"not a silver bullet\" but a useful bridge to other sources.

Long also discussed operational issues: the citys system is currently all groundwater, some wells are damaged and chlorination is accelerating wellhouse wear. He described Well 10 as having a vertical crack in the casing and said repair estimates discussed with staff ranged from about $880,000 to roughly $1 million with no guarantee of success. He recommended feasibility studies before large capital commitments.

Council members asked about the sources of reported water loss; Long said the 16% loss figure cited in the citys water master plan and water management and conservation plan typically stems from old pipelines, broken valves and aging infrastructure. He noted state targets generally aim for a system loss of 10% or less. Steve Dahl, the city administrator, confirmed the city is replacing meters and working to reduce loss toward that target.

As part of the packet of water-right filings Long described, the council voted to authorize city attorneys to review the proposed water-right extension materials prepared by CWMH 2.0 before submission to the state. The motion passed.

Why it matters: Long said Dundees paper water rights could support growth if investments are made in infrastructure and if the city uses tools such as instream leases and feasible ASR to boost effective capacity. Council members and staff said the report provides a basis for a council work group and further feasibility work to guide short-, medium- and long-term decisions on rates, capital projects and development approvals.

Whats next: The council asked staff to pursue feasibility studies for ASR and Well 4, to plan for the PFAS sampling window described by Long, and to return with cost estimates and recommended timelines. The city also directed the attorney to review the extension filings to ensure technical and legal completeness prior to the state filing.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Dundee City Council Meeting July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Bob Long, a hydrogeologist for CWMH 2.0, told the Dundee City Council on July 8 that the citys maximum daily water demand now exceeds its current capacity and outlined rehabilitation, storage and surface-water options to increase usable supply.","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},6167051,"Council approves TGM grant application for transportation plan update; county commissioner outlines interchange funding progress",2516,1927000,4443000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412691-73b6df83d7cee1a856e76a784ed05558&start=1927&end=4443","/articles/6167051/Dundee/Yamhill-County/Oregon/Council-approves-TGM-grant-application-for-transportation-plan-update-county-commissioner-outlines-interchange-funding-progress","The Dundee City Council on July 8 approved Resolution 2025-12 to apply for a Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant to update the citys transportation system plan and evaluate access to the Riverside area. David (staff; last name not specified) described the grant as competitive and said the application would support studies of 99 West, local circulation, pedestrian and truck access and potential changes to zoning or roadway layout. \"We also got more of a downtown street than, 99 West,\" he said when describing goals for more pedestrian-friendly design.

Council and staff said they expect letters of support from multiple partners; staff indicated the county commissioners planned to provide a joint letter of support. The motion to approve the grant application passed. Staff said the grant could be worth about $250,000 and that the project would evaluate feasibility of changes including how Riverside could safely connect to 99 and potential small roadway improvements.

Earlier in the meeting County Commissioner Johnson updated the council about county operations and regional transportation efforts. He said the county is consolidating multiple departments into a single campus building and expects phased occupancy into early 2026. He also updated the council on efforts to secure funding for the McDougall interchange, saying the projects projected cost estimate ranged from about $14 million to $18 million and that the county is still seeking roughly $5 million in additional state funding. Commissioner Johnson said construction has shifted and that ODOT currently projects work around 2030 but that local advocates are continuing to press for acceleration.

Why it matters: The TGM-funded transportation system plan update would provide city-level guidance on accommodating growth, improving pedestrian safety and planning for Riverside access. County progress on the McDougall interchange touches regional traffic and safety impacts that also affect Dundee.

Whats next: Staff and volunteers will compile letters of support and proceed with the grant application. If funded, the consultant work would produce recommendations for code and street changes for council consideration and potential capital projects subject to separate approvals.","The Dundee City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant to update the citys transportation system plan, including access planning for the Riverside area. County Commissioner Johnson briefed the council on county consolidation of services and progress toward McDougall interchange funding.",{"_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},6167056,"City employees urge council to keep administrator; council authorizes mayor to continue employment negotiations",2471,2567000,5038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412691-73b6df83d7cee1a856e76a784ed05558&start=2567&end=5038","/articles/6167056/Dundee/Yamhill-County/Oregon/City-employees-urge-council-to-keep-administrator-council-authorizes-mayor-to-continue-employment-negotiations","Dozens of city employees, including office staff, public works personnel and firefighters, addressed the Dundee City Council on July 8 to oppose a reported plan to terminate City Administrator Steve Dahl and to express support for his leadership. \"I am here tonight on behalf of every employee and myself to express our full support to Steve and our strong opposition to his decisions,\" said Melody Osborne, an administrative assistant for the city.

Employees described an open-door management style, extensive on-the-job support and operational improvements they attribute to Dahl. Public Works employee Bernard Namis told the council Dahl \"has an open door policy\" and said staff trust and respect him. Lt. Angel of the Dundee Fire Department read a letter from firefighters that credited Dahl with helping to mitigate safety issues, replace aged equipment, increase department revenue and move the department toward 24-hour staffing. \"The fire department has greatly benefited from Steve's leadership and his willingness to work well with our fire chief Hamilton,\" Lt. Angel said.

Several speakers warned of operational disruption and costs they expect if Dahl is replaced, noting recruitment and onboarding expenses, potential severance and the learning curve for a new administrator. Melody Osborne said employees had voted to pursue unionization, adding, \"We believe unionizing is the only way to ensure staff voices are heard.\" She said the staff vote had 100% approval among employees present. Those are staff statements and were made as public comment.

After the public comment period the council met in executive session under ORS 192.660 to discuss personnel matters. In public session following the executive session, the council voted to \"authorize the mayor and president of council to continue negotiations regarding future employment of the city administrator.\" The motion carried. The transcript does not record the names of the motion maker or the second.

Why it matters: The administrator oversees daily city operations, budgeting and capital projects. Staff told the council they believe Dahls management has produced grants and operational improvements and that sudden leadership turnover would impose transition costs and operational strain. The councils authorization to continue negotiations signals further closed-door talks and leaves the employment matter unresolved in open session.

Whats next: Council-directed negotiations will continue; the transcript records that no final decision was made in executive session and that any formal action must be taken in a public meeting.","Employees and first responders told the council on July 8 they strongly support City Administrator Steve Dahl and oppose a planned termination; after an executive session the council authorized the mayor and council president to continue negotiations over the administrators employment.","actionData","errors"]

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Consultant warns Dundee—s max-day water demand now exceeds system capacity; council OKs legal review of water-right extensions

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