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Gold Hill staff outlines water master plan update, storm repairs and camping/code work
Summary
City staff updated the council on storm response and storm-drain repairs, an active water master plan update (grant-funded) and planned code revisions including camping policies tied to state law and potential sidewalk liability changes.
City staff briefed the Gold Hill City Council on a range of operational and planning activities, including storm response, storm-drain repairs, code cleanup and progress on the water master plan.
Staff described a recent incident where a fallen tree and downed power lines temporarily disrupted traffic and power; city staff assisted with barricades until utility crews arrived. Staff reported a completed storm-drain catch-basin installation on 4th Avenue with an asphalt patch to follow when weather permits. The city is ordering additional barricades and park/gate signs.
On planning, staff said the water master plan (originally created in 2015, updated in 2018) is being updated now with grant funding and that Atkins Engineering will incorporate the new project list and costs to revise SDC recommendations. Staff said the city is also evaluating electronic meter systems and will meet with meter vendors.
Staff discussed camping in city limits in light of House Bill 3115 and recent court activity; staff noted the law requires cities to allow a reasonable time, place and manner to rest, so the city must consider where resting could be permitted and how to structure exclusion zones near sensitive waterways. Staff said recent cleanup of a riverside camp produced extensive garbage and that the city posted notices citing state law about depositing trash near waterways.
Staff also reported plans to update municipal codes (Title 17 zoning and water code) and noted volunteers and community members have assisted by transcribing code edits; the city may send consolidated edits to its code publisher for review.
Staff said it is applying for grants, including an EPA cleanup grant for the powerhouse, and has requested ODOT include a waterline replacement in a coordinated project; staff has contacted the senator and will consider attending the water caucus at the state capitol to advocate for capital funding for small cities.
