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Council hears resident requests on Legion Hall, streetlights, chickens and a library MOU request

City of Maupin City Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary

Residents asked about Legion Hall donors and street crack repairs; council reviewed requests to evaluate streetlights and to poll the public on backyard chickens. Councilor Randy Bechtol reported the Library Foundation requests a MOU for a large 2030 payment toward the Civic Center library portion.

During public inquiries, Jon Helquist asked about the Legion Hall status and street crack repairs; City Manager Nick Smith said the city is "waiting on the donors" for the Legion Hall and noted the new crack-filling machine was used last fall and will be used again when weather warms.

Council also discussed an email from Ron Walp requesting a qualified person from Hood River to evaluate streetlights and the Planning Commission’s request for written public comments about chickens in Maupin. Councilor Randy Bechtol reported the Library Foundation is requesting a memorandum of understanding regarding funds they will donate as a large payment for the Civic Center library portion in 2030. No formal actions were taken on these items at the meeting.