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Residents raise fire service and safety concerns; city manager points to fire district governance
Summary
During public comment at the April 16 meeting, residents urged action on a dead tree hazard, criticized the absence of a Mosier fire chief and reliance on volunteers, and described worries about skate park safety. City Manager Andrea Rogers noted the fire department is a separate entity and encouraged attendance at Fire District Board meetings.
Several residents used the meeting—s public comment period on April 16 to press the council on local safety and service issues.
Resident Virginia Grider asked the city to investigate a dead tree near her property that she said posed an immediate hazard to her kitchen and garage. Another commenter who identified herself only as Connie raised broader concerns about fire protection in Mosier, saying the town has no fire chief and relies on volunteers; she also warned that the skate park could attract drug-related activity, citing experiences in Hood River.
City Manager Andrea Rogers responded that the fire department operates as a separate entity from city government and urged residents to attend Fire District Board meetings for updates and governance questions. Council President Brenna Campbell pointed residents to a May 7 hearing as an opportunity to raise these concerns formally. An unnamed speaker later expressed frustration over an eight-year delay in installing post office boxes following payment; Council President Campbell acknowledged resident frustration with the slow progress.
These public comments prompted staff follow-up assignments: the city will investigate the dead tree report and will continue coordinating with relevant agencies and the fire district. No formal council action on fire services or post office issues was taken during the meeting.
