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Chiloquin leaders, county staff and DEQ discuss phased reuse of mill site, annexation and funding options

Klamath County Board of Commissioners · May 6, 2026
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Summary

City council members and county staff discussed a phased plan for the Chiloquin mill site—glamping, trails and limited concessions—highlighting zoning, annexation, DEQ/EPA brownfield funding and the need for cultural and groundwater reviews before any ground disturbance.

City and county representatives used the May 5 meeting to outline a multi‑agency, phased approach to redeveloping the old Chiloquin mill site for recreation and limited revenue‑generating uses.

Robert Kelly, a Chiloquin city councilor and executive director of a local community group, described prior planning efforts and proposed low‑impact attractions such as summer glamping sites near the river and a concession stand to fund ongoing park maintenance. “The idea was to potentially put some glamping sites that would be summer only down by the water,” Kelly said, adding the plan is…

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