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Votes at a glance: McMinnville City Council approves ADA IGA, water reclamation lease and settlement agreement
Summary
At Tuesday’s meeting the council unanimously approved an IGA with ODOT for ADA curb ramps, approved a five‑year lease of city property at the water reclamation site (3–2 vote), and unanimously authorized a settlement of disputed contractor funds.
The McMinnville City Council recorded three formal actions during the meeting’s regular session:
State IGA for ADA curb ramps — passed unanimously (5–0) The council approved Resolution 2025‑52, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation for ADA curb ramp improvements along Highway 99W, Highway 18 and frontage roads. The motion was moved by Councilor Geary and seconded by Councilor Cunningham. Roll call recorded votes of aye by Councilors Cunningham, Tokulski, Chenoweth, Geary and Council President Peralta.
Lease of land at Water Reclamation Facility to Creekside Valley Farms, LLC — passed (3–2) The council authorized a new five‑year lease (with an option for additional five‑year extensions) for city‑owned land adjacent to the water reclamation facility to Creekside Valley Farms, LLC pursuant to ORS 271.310. The staff report said the previous agreement had not been formally extended even though the farmer continued to tend the land. The motion was moved by Councilor Tokulski and seconded by Councilor Chenoweth. Roll call recorded: Cunningham (Aye), Tokulski (Aye), Chenoweth (Aye), Geary (No), Peralta (No). Councilor Geary said he opposed awarding the lease because of the contractor’s prior DEQ violations on other properties; staff noted the violations occurred off city property and that the tenant said the responsible individual is no longer associated with the company. Outcome: approved, 3–2.
Settlement agreement for erroneously paid funds to Fackler Construction — passed unanimously (5–0) The council approved Resolution 2025‑58 authorizing the city manager to execute a settlement with parties submitting claims to disputed funds erroneously paid to Fackler Construction. Staff said the settlement package required a $7,500 city contribution to close the matter and allow the bank to release funds. The motion was moved by Councilor Chenoweth and seconded by Councilor Tokulski. Roll call recorded unanimous approval: Cunningham, Tokulski, Chenoweth, Gary and Peralta.
Ending note: Each resolution packet and the amended meeting packet include staff reports and attachments; the council recorded the votes by roll call during the meeting transcript.
