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Staff updates: salmon eggs, parks yoga and telephone-franchise questions; ODOT bridge work could slow summer traffic

Depoe Bay City Council · February 20, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported 20,000 salmon eggs being reared, parks planning for yoga classes pending commission quorum, and multiple telephone franchise agreements nearing renewal; council also discussed bridge work that may cause summer traffic backups and asked staff to pursue ODOT signage.

City staff reported on multiple routine projects. Parks volunteers said about 20,000 salmon eggs are in an intermediate tank and will soon move to the main rearing net; the tank was raised to reduce bottom sludge. The parks commission is considering yoga classes but needs additional planning and a quorum to finalize scheduling and fees.

Councilors also discussed an expiring telephony franchise and asked staff to gather comparable agreements and rate information for CenturyLink and other providers. Concern was raised over potential summer bridge delays from ODOT work; council asked staff to request signage and suggested traffic mitigations to keep traffic moving through town during peak tourist season.