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Council hears library, airport and infrastructure updates; staff flags water-program code changes and UV treatment at wastewater plant
Summary
Committee reports covered a 20% rise in library circulation, airport hangar demand, EOTech and master-plan implications from RV-park approvals, water-rights work and infrastructure items including a potential backflow-prevention program, fats/oils/grease enforcement and a planned switch from chlorine to UV at the wastewater treatment plant.
Council committee reports and staff updates covered multiple non-action items affecting city operations and future budgets.
Councilor Roberts (speaker 16) reported the library’s circulation rose about 20% year-over-year and volunteer hours are increasing; library strategic planning and a planned retirement for a library staffer were also noted. Roberts summarized airport and public-infrastructure committee highlights and said new hangar demand is strong.
On utilities, staff and council discussed an anticipated backflow-prevention program and possible Oregon Health Authority compliance work that could require code changes and bring costs to council. Councilor Roberts said the city is planning a transition at the wastewater treatment plant from chlorine to ultraviolet treatment to address byproduct concerns; staff will return with cost estimates.
EOTech and Parks updates included a reported move toward independent conference play to allow more local tournaments and a potential road widening project to serve new property acquisitions. Councilors also noted ongoing water-rights work and the need to revisit master-plan elements after recent RV-park approvals.
These briefing items generated questions and requests for future reports but no formal action during the meeting.
