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Local tourism and business representatives asked the council to consider a minimum-revenue-guarantee (MRG) or other incentive package so a new carrier will schedule routes from Salem for spring-summer 2026.

James Hutchins, a longtime airline and airport manager involved in prior Salem air-service efforts, said Avelo \u0017took a chance on Salem, and it worked out really well,' and that the market data from Avelo's service \u0017proves it' Salem can sustain commercial flights. Brent DeHart, a local business advocate, said the city's earlier investment to modernize the terminal unlocked more than $3 million in federal funds and, using state visitor-spending models, he estimated approximately $32 million in visitor spending tied to 18 months of service.

Janelle McLaughlin, who worked at the airport ticket counter, described passengers who used the flights as \u0017young families, large numbers of grandparents' and many Spanish-speaking travelers who used the Burbank route for family trips. She said the flights served populations that had previously lacked local options, and staff heard repeated thanks from passengers.

Angie Villery, president and CEO of Travel Salem, told council she's working to recruit carriers and said the door remains open with at least one airline that could provide key routes such as Phoenix and San Francisco. Villery said a commonly cited range for an MRG is roughly $1 million for a single route and up to $3 million for several routes, depending on the carrier and phase-in schedule; she said carriers have offered to phase incentives across three years in some proposals.

Speakers cautioned that timing is tight. Brent DeHart said competing airports and carriers were able to move quickly because they had incentive funds ready. City staff said securing an MRG would require discussions about sources for the incentive pool; earlier seed funds for Avelo came from a mix of federal and local/private sources and were not direct city operating funds.

Councilors asked staff to bring a work session in August focused on commercial air service with financial details, runway and federal-funding implications, and a fuller accounting of operating impacts. Staff said the council will receive more detailed financial data at that work session, including projected revenue impacts to the airport and general fund, and that the August 18 work session will be targeted to the issue.

No council action was taken Monday; several public commentators urged expedited council action to make Salem competitive for spring/summer 2026 airline schedules.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Salem Council Meeting - July 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Salem city officials, tourism groups and airport workers told council on July 28 that Avelo's impending exit leaves the city with a narrow window to recruit a replacement carrier and that a dedicated incentive pool could be necessary to land new routes.","taxTitle","Salem , Marion County, Oregon","taxId",2768,"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},6588961,"Salem declares emergency, moves to bolster water supply ahead of proposed Detroit Reservoir drawdown",1282,6028000,7310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5491305-f66256d44720490f8adc1fdbe67166ff&start=6028&end=7310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5491305-f66256d44720490f8adc1fdbe67166ff/thumbnail_6028000.jpg","/articles/6588961/Salem/Marion-County/Oregon/Salem-declares-emergency-moves-to-bolster-water-supply-ahead-of-proposed-Detroit-Reservoir-drawdown","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588961-d7eab07a858d96748c38ffca2e94e6c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770944616&Signature=iaZqWqfJmZddgb4n5A~MVUUSDaWZq4nqsiDjD~rXYrNq1oOnZbit0xgIL3ZzepZqX1m-GgBBDxOrUcvKclLGdP2-tEH6~mVs2YsP-fgW9qP92q~El420pzg5oRHhDTCCobbYTdG7neuLeOy6T6~wp7oLdHRppcrRmF8EZtAEdak1s5hYCBI4qXmErJM6NMpb4cbUbBrHFLVMZj2dUbDKj6Gg67ta2FT2bpC9lMXknSFLgagEIKjzTQvKKKS-3gey5DALeMGOYV5ODSim1r3Q8xXM~z2tUKhO~ectqm4eqOkNzh5Ak8ic-qEqAezKRFkNb2cUsT98dQ-fMU1eoCd67A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Salem City Council on Monday voted to declare an emergency tied to a proposed deep drawdown of Detroit Reservoir and authorized expedited procurement and preparatory work to protect the city's drinking-water treatment system.

The council passed an amended resolution extending the emergency through Dec. 31, 2026, after a staff presentation that said the planned lowering of lake levels could produce sustained turbidity far above levels the city's slow-sand filters are designed to treat.

City Engineer Alan Dannon told the council the Army Corps of Engineers' planned drawdown, required by a National Marine Fisheries Service biological opinion, would lower lake levels roughly 50 feet below the current minimum winter pool and likely produce suspended-sediment levels that would rapidly plug the city's slow-sand filters.

\u0017We began investigating as soon as we heard about the proposed drawdown in 2024 and conducted pilot testing with sediment from Detroit Reservoir,' Dannon said. He described filter runs that deteriorated from months-long operation to just two to three weeks at elevated turbidity, and tests showing fine sediment penetrating deeper into filters so they could need wholesale rebuilding after repeated exposure.

Dannon said the city has alternate sources'production wells at the treatment island, an aquifer-storage-and-recovery facility in South Salem and an intertie with the city of Keizer'but the maximum current capacity falls short of average winter demand. To add resiliency before the proposed 2026 drawdown, staff proposed an expedited program to drill two (with options for up to four) large production wells at Garonne Island, add pumping capability at the Keizer intertie, and accelerate resanding of slow-sand filters.

Public Works Director Brian Martin told council there are long lead times for well drillers and pump equipment and that following the typical public procurement schedule could push completion into 2027, after the drawdown window. He and Dannon said the city would use emergency procurement rules to seek competitive quotes quickly and that existing competitively procured consultant and contractor-of-record contracts would be used where appropriate.

Dannon said the rough estimate for the expedited program is about $8 million; roughly $7 million is already included in the water capital program for water-supply mitigation and a bit more than $1 million was budgeted for resanding. Dannon said staff will report quarterly to council on progress, procurement and budget.

Council members asked about alternatives such as staged or partial drawdowns, the city's ability to seek federal funding or Corps reimbursement, and whether mandatory conservation could be required later. Martin said the Corps has suggested staged approaches in public meetings but offered no guarantee; he said the city would seek federal assistance but had no certainty of success and that mandatory conservation would require a separate emergency action if needed.

Councilors and staff repeatedly framed the steps as resilience measures for multiple risks to the water system, including turbidity events and potential storm impacts. Dannon recommended the emergency declaration so that the city could shorten procurement lead times and get drilling and equipment schedules moving immediately.

The council adopted the amended resolution by roll call after debate. The amendment extended the emergency through Dec. 31, 2026. Mayor Julie Hoy and councilors recorded unanimous ayes with one absence noted for Councilor Nordyke.","City council adopted a resolution declaring an emergency to prepare for a planned deep drawdown at Detroit Reservoir, authorizing expedited work including new production wells, a second Keizer connection upgrade, and accelerated sand-filter maintenance at the city's water treatment plant using funds in the current CIP.",{"_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},6588941,"Coalition pitches Dome Building revitalization as youth hub; city asked to support formation of nonprofit partnership",805,10429000,11234000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5491305-f66256d44720490f8adc1fdbe67166ff&start=10429&end=11234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5491305-f66256d44720490f8adc1fdbe67166ff/thumbnail_10429000.jpg","/articles/6588941/Salem/Marion-County/Oregon/Coalition-pitches-Dome-Building-revitalization-as-youth-hub-city-asked-to-support-formation-of-nonprofit-partnership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588941-a8e14869032792851d2385f305fea6f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770944616&Signature=C6GaZg1kqhKNI4YK3p1zpdJo2Gybk3CD9QGbqqMaTtL2up9R1W48MyzW9Kkklb45X6xfOeYaQkhVMpiFs1jUFFByxMZ4C4aKPDYQjTdntfKt0YhKfdV4uMisiEmWKEktqxNOkeK5Ke8uCgh8ATvwOPUp6TCLOtKOAkpldWkWMC48kBsyixkcE41N5qvTpAjUTxlmRgwi0cdnIYpIgHgbRoh3rMc1WAh1Xrj1XpwNw6H6GVL9nq45hxNvws9niSDv6QvUMbOZPCvIzQGZINbkRE2A0BW9DQW1~RdwC85uv2H4AhInpcUlSE4UjVU16jecaA06qEys8rgUojU7ypvJuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A coalition of nonprofit leaders, youth and volunteers on Monday presented a plan to the City Council to revitalize Salem's historic Dome Building as a youth and community services hub.

Speakers described a coalition forming a 501(c)(3) to restore the building for a mix of uses including youth programs, a drop-in center, a thrift store to generate revenue, office space for nonprofits and meeting space. The presenters said they intend to partner with existing regional nonprofits and operate programs focused on leadership, civic education and services for transition-age youth.

Steven Price, who introduced the coalition, said the group had convened partners and volunteers and sought a city endorsement to help in negotiations with the state Department of Administrative Services, which controls the property. Dr. Mary Ann Walker described her Young Leaders Program'which runs civic and leadership residencies for teens'and said the Dome Building would let the program expand year-round.

Multiple youth participants described personal benefits from the Young Leaders Program, including leadership, job skills and civic engagement experience. Board members said they have volunteers ready to donate labor, had experience writing grants and would preserve the building's historic character while adapting it for modern nonprofit uses.

The presenters asked for the city's support as they form the nonprofit and negotiate terms with the state. Staff did not present a city action on Monday; councilors thanked the group and asked staff to track the coalition's progress and the state's disposition process.

The speakers emphasized historic preservation: board members said the Dome Building has statewide historic significance and urged a reuse that would open the property to the community rather than leaving it vacant.","A newly forming Dome Building Community Coalition presented plans to repurpose the historic Dome Building as a youth and nonprofit hub, describing volunteer capacity, partner organizations and program goals and asking the city to support coalition development and negotiations with state property managers.",{"_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},6588946,"City attorney says new OGEC FAQ eases restrictions on neighborhood meetings but ambiguity remains for council communications",504,3953000,4457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5491305-f66256d44720490f8adc1fdbe67166ff&start=3953&end=4457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5491305-f66256d44720490f8adc1fdbe67166ff/thumbnail_3953000.jpg","/articles/6588946/Salem/Marion-County/Oregon/City-attorney-says-new-OGEC-FAQ-eases-restrictions-on-neighborhood-meetings-but-ambiguity-remains-for-council-communications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588946-c159d851a99336832816844f4ae9a70d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770944616&Signature=PDm1l~IjhiI-uETBNf4rcWWCRF3bqOUkdTkGi0P0zUfMGbMp5Qn0HKrPG-srKXYyletQA7b3aM0ie6B3Oiq1BfCTq6NzHopu2kclafG1UtUJNjv2V10GJ3ULW03g~M4C2Bv-aoBMd9l1jWb~LMNWq3XG6p-kZ8JKJa7QioM8EdKdsm5LdlY3-o536irx2KAIRNiVRKyfCwnr9fXfCWqwmS7~q8x8YRsT89y4aXaAD~4D5dCfrtMjzyuSkodDVwQF36To6N-uaMGp1Vm9-R5OUl5TlrZpCVhEvBjVLk4rHmgCkAGyCI7YLC~xNUuRLfZmwSZQyyP4OV~RqbBoPDGvmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City attorneys and councilors spent substantial council time on Monday reviewing recent guidance from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) about serial meetings and communications among elected officials.

City Attorney Dan Acheson summarized the new OGEC frequently asked questions, saying the guidance clarified that members of governing bodies may attend and speak at neighborhood association meetings and other third-party gatherings provided a quorum is not present and members do not direct the third party to act as an intermediary.

\u0017The FAQ posed the question, \u0018when do communications among governing body members become prohibited communications?' and answered, \u0017it depends on whether the communication involved a quorum, the subject, and the purpose of the communications,' Acheson told the council.

He cautioned that even if less than a quorum meets, the serial-meeting prohibition can be triggered when communications spread to a quorum via intermediaries. The OGEC guidance, he said, allows members to express opinions at media events and third-party meetings but repeated the legal standard that a prohibited deliberation is one that is part of the decision-making process (identifying decisions, gathering information, weighing alternatives, and making decisions).

Councilors said the earlier, more restrictive advice had chilled constituent outreach and attendance at neighborhood-association meetings. Several councilors said the late clarification provided relief but left uncertainty about future enforcement, fines and how the guidance applies to social media and informal contacts.

Guest councilor Bill Dixon and others urged the council to ensure jurisdictions and advisory boards receive consistent guidance. Acheson said all advisory boards, commissions and governing bodies are subject to the same public-meeting laws and that staff will provide updated guidance to boards and commissions.

Councilors asked for additional clarification from OGEC and said they would seek further legal and legislative remedies if the state guidance continued to create operational paralysis for elected officials.","City Attorney and councilors discussed recent Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) FAQ clarifying serial-meeting guidance: less-than-quorum attendance at neighborhood association meetings is allowed, but uncertainty persists about when inter-member communications become prohibited deliberations.",{"_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},6588951,"Salem Housing Authority announces Fruitland Meadows workforce preservation, voucher outreach and rising program costs",312,442000,754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5491305-f66256d44720490f8adc1fdbe67166ff&start=442&end=754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5491305-f66256d44720490f8adc1fdbe67166ff/thumbnail_442000.jpg","/articles/6588951/Salem/Marion-County/Oregon/Salem-Housing-Authority-announces-Fruitland-Meadows-workforce-preservation-voucher-outreach-and-rising-program-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588951-fa4171116a0625c17e9f3260b42dda13/orig.mp4?Expires=1770944616&Signature=LJFBSnBacethZxPzDBgldEvUw0SH38tiwh3yMRqRN8FdeFPQSRonY-vGoVmaup~qOxSPxSvFr69juu9DTAeB4Q~yiYmkDV44IajwV-luE4JEqZL4ZnUE14S5avfAijZRqJduzjN~7xRp3-5QeNy6eEMnZGAc9XhmjMhD1HkJycrQKHA55lBrplhBXnmCg~zGb-W7~DycNBC4NpXcoSfNxpHCMWwFzYGy9g5sIJ2jtbOfU0XIsU7eL8YVDomWUAjRuBhLVvmZxFTgg23NZk9~q47N-zD18j~doUkLTktDp4p8DNHBvExQ1At1Ss5Y5tDZJxb2IQev434khDQL1EpXOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salem Housing Authority (SHA) reported staffing and program updates Monday and described a partnership to preserve 166 units at Fruitland Meadows as workforce housing.

SHA Director of Housing (name given in the transcript as Nicole) told commissioners the agency hired a new finance manager and is preparing the agency budget for presentation to the commission in September. She said agency resident services remain active, including summer youth activities and a \u0017shop with a cop' back-to-school event.

On housing operations, Nicole said the authority has 3,050 leased units in the Section 8 program and disbursed more than $2.9 million in housing-assistance payments in June. She said staff had mailed about 200 \u0017good-news' welcome packets to new voucher participants and reminded commissioners that the section 8 waiting list remains closed with roughly 3,000 applicants still on it.

On Fruitland Meadows, SHA said it is renewing a partnership to keep a planned 166-unit Fruitland Meadows project as workforce housing after the previous owner intended to sell it at market rate. The agreement revision on the consent calendar was moved and approved as part of the SHA consent items. Vice Chair Gwynn moved the addition; the motion passed on roll call with commissioners recorded as voting aye.

Commissioners asked for clarification about what \u0017workforce housing' means; SHA staff explained that most SHA-managed Section 8 units are targeted at households at or below 60% of area median income (AMI) and that the Fruitland Meadows preservation would serve households above the 60% AMI threshold but below market rents so these residents would pay less than open-market rates.

Commissioners also discussed voucher utilization for veterans. SHA reported the veterans-specialized vouchers were 78% utilized, and staff noted utilization percentages can appear lower because voucher funding can be capped by total dollars available rather than by headcount when unit rents are high. Councilors and commissioners asked about average voucher payment levels compared with 2019; SHA said a two-bedroom average in 2019 paid roughly $800 to $1,200 and current payments are frequently $1,500 to $2,000 for comparable units.

SHA approved the consent calendar, including the Fruitland Meadows manager agreement revision and a Section 8 administration plan revision, with a recorded roll-call vote.","The Salem Housing Authority reported a new finance manager, outreach sending 200 \"good-news\" letters to voucher holders, a partnership to preserve 166 Fruitland Meadows units as workforce housing, and rising average voucher payment levels reflecting higher local rents.","actionData","errors"]

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