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Mosier council discusses Union Pacific work, food security efforts and bulk water billing; approves Oct. 1 minutes
Summary
Councilors heard updates on upcoming Union Pacific construction that may limit park access and discussed compensation and a pedestrian bridge idea; they also received updates on local food‑security outreach and bulk water billing, and unanimously approved Oct. 1 minutes.
The Mosier City Council on Nov. 5 discussed several city operations updates, including upcoming Union Pacific construction that may affect park access, local food‑security outreach and a new approach to billing bulk water use.
City Manager Andrea Rogers and Councilor Ron Wright provided updates on Union Pacific’s planned work in Mosier and described potential access and safety impacts to parks and facilities. Council members explored options for compensation from Union Pacific for lost park access and discussed a longer‑term idea of building a pedestrian bridge to preserve access during construction.
Councilor Brenna Campbell reported that she had met with residents in parts of the city to address food insecurity and that staff would continue outreach efforts. Councilor Gary Lindemyer asked questions about water truck usage at fire hydrants; Rogers said the city located a meter attachment to help bill for bulk water usage within city limits.
On a procedural item, Councilor Ron Wright moved to approve the Oct. 1 minutes as written; Councilor Lydia Koerner seconded the motion. The council recorded unanimous support (Ayes: Anderson, Estes, Koerner, Cannon, Wright, Lindemyer, Campbell). The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
